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Connarus semidecandrus

Scientific Name: Connarus semidecandrus

Family: Connaraceae

Category: Dicot

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Connarus semidecandrus

Connarus semidecandrus Jack is the accepted scientific name for this plant. A Thai name for this plant is "Thopthaep Khruea". Other names include Tenggek burung, Terung tenggek, and Dy l&#7889p b&#7889p.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions traditional use of the plant as a treatment for dog bites. This suggests the plant contains substances that might interact with animals.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Connaraceae
  • Genus: Connarus
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Connarus amplifolius Pierre
    • Connarus asiaticus Willd.
    • Connarus balsahanensis Elmer
    • Connarus bankensis Burck (mentioned as a synonym in the text)
    • Connarus mekongensis (Tn khc)
    • C. gibbosus Wallich ex
  • Varieties:
    • Connarus semidecandrus var. gaudichaudii (DC.) F.R. Fosberg
    • Connarus semidecandrus var. gaudichaudii (DC.) Fosberg TSN 531157
    • Connarus semidecandrus var. gaudichaudii is a variety in the genus Connarus which contains approximately 110 to 137 species.
    • Connarus semidecandrus semidecandrus Jack

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Middle Andaman Island.
  • Found in Palawan, Philippines.
  • Also found in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Growth Form/Habit: Climber.
  • Described as a scandent shrub, 2-6 m high.

Traditional Uses

  • In Thai traditional medicine, it is known as "Thopthaep Khruea".
  • Root decoction is used as a colic treatment.
  • Traditionally used as a treatment for dog bites.
  • Has been researched for antipyretic activity.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • A new species of Coladenia (likely a butterfly or moth) has been identified from Luzon in connection with the Connaraceae family, suggesting a possible food source or host relationship.

Conservation Status

  • Listed as critically endangered.

Resources and Further Information

  • Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (K) Herbarium specimen K000691110.
  • Tropicos database.
  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life).
  • Herbarium Database of The.