Allophylus spicatus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Allophylus warneckei
• Ornitrophe spicata
• Ornitrophe magica
• Allophylus magicus
• Schmidelia magica

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Sapindaceae. Specifically, it is identified by its genus, Allophylus, and its species name, Allophylus spicatus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found across several regions within West Tropical Africa. Its documented presence includes the nation of Benin, where it grows in specific habitats. It is also widely distributed throughout Burkina and Ghana. Furthermore, the species can be located within the borders of Guinea. Finally, its geographical range extends into the Ivory Coast, marking it as a significant part of the regional flora.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Allophylus spicatus is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a life form where the perennating buds are located high above the soil surface on aerial shoots. Within this category, it exhibits specific structural nuances consistent with both phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte growth strategies, indicating a perennial existence where the plant maintains its regenerative structures on woody branches to survive unfavorable seasonal conditions. This life history pattern allows the plant to establish a persistent presence in its ecosystem, utilizing its elevated buds to navigate environmental stressors while maintaining a continuous vegetative structure throughout its life cycle.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Allophylus spicatus is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily manifesting as a shrub. This plant is a self-supporting species, meaning it does not require external structures for climbing, and it functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite. As a terrestrial plant, it grows in soil rather than as an epiphyte. In terms of stature, it exhibits significant vertical development, with plant heights ranging from a minimum of approximately 1.22 meters to a maximum of approximately 3.66 meters.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

3.657644477 m

Plant height min:

1.219214826 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Allophylus spicatus has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.

Antimalarial

1. Toxicological research

Conditions

Allophylus spicatus has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include malaria, parasitemia.

Malaria

1. Toxicological research

Parasitemia

1. Toxicological research

Preparations

Allophylus spicatus has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extract.

Extract

1. Toxicological research