bokanga

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• bokanga
• lati
• yaya

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, falling into the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Amphimas.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented within the borders of Benin, where it thrives in local ecosystems. Furthermore, the species can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of Ghana. The geographical range also extends to Guinea, contributing to its regional prevalence. Finally, this medicinal plant is established within the territories of Ivory Coast and Liberia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Amphimas pterocarpoides is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a phanerophyte, its regenerative buds are located well above the ground, a structural trait that defines its life form. Furthermore, the species exhibits a deciduous nature, shedding its foliage as part of its seasonal biological rhythm.

Deciduousness :

deciduous

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Amphimas pterocarpoides is characterized by its robust growth form as a woody tree, reaching significant dimensions in the forest canopy. It is a self-supporting species that does not rely on climbing or liana-like habits, nor does it function as an epiphyte or a parasite, maintaining an independent existence as a terrestrial plant. The stature of the plant is substantial, with a mean height of approximately 37.5 meters and a maximum recorded height of up to 45.72 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

45.72055596 m

Plant height mean:

37.5 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Amphimas pterocarpoides is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which governs its carbon assimilation and energy production processes. In addition to its metabolic carbon fixation strategy, the plant exhibits the physiological capacity to function as a nitrogen fixer, facilitating the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into biologically available forms to support its growth and nutrient requirements.

Nitrogen fixer :

yes

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Amphimas pterocarpoides is characterized by a highly flexible fruiting cycle that lacks a strictly fixed seasonal period. The fruiting process is notably variable, with the fruiting time spanning across the entire year. Specifically, the fruiting start period can occur in any month, including January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, or December, depending on environmental conditions. Similarly, the fruiting end period is equally unpredictable, with the cessation of fruit production also occurring at any point throughout the calendar year, from January through December. This temporal variability suggests that the plant's reproductive success is closely tied to fluctuating seasonal patterns rather than a rigid annual schedule.

Fruiting time :

Jan

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Amphimas pterocarpoides has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Stem

1. The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology

Chemicals

Amphimas pterocarpoides has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Dihydroglycitein, Isoflavonoids, daidzein.

Dihydroglycitein

1. The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology

Isoflavonoids

1. The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology

daidzein

1. The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology

Preparations

Amphimas pterocarpoides has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extract of stem bark of A. pterocarpoides.

Methanol extract of stem bark of a. pterocarpoides

1. The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology