Angylocalyx pynaertii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Angylocalyx zenkeri
• Angylocalyx zenkeri var. gossweileri
• Angylocalyx gossweileri

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Angylocalyx and the specific species name pynaertii.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the tropical regions of Africa. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Nigeria. The species also extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it can be found in Cabinda. Furthermore, its range includes the Central African Republic and Cameroon within the same West-Central zone. Finally, the geographical reach of this medicinal plant encompasses the Congo as well.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Angylocalyx pynaertii is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically classified as a tree. It is a terrestrial plant that functions as an independent organism, rather than acting as a parasite or an epiphyte. In terms of its structural development, the plant is described as self-supporting, lacking the characteristics of a liana or vine. It reaches a significant stature, with a mean plant height of approximately 20.12 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

20.12009266 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Angylocalyx pynaertii is characterized by its specific metabolic processes and carbon fixation mechanisms, most notably its reliance on the C3 photosynthetic pathway. As a C3 plant, it utilizes the Calvin cycle to fix atmospheric carbon dioxide through the enzyme Rubisco, which leads to the initial formation of a three-carbon compound, 3-phosphoglycerate. This metabolic strategy dictates its physiological adaptations to environmental conditions, such as its water-use efficiency and optimal temperature ranges for gas exchange and biomass production. The plant's physiological efficiency is closely tied to this C3 pathway, influencing its transpiration rates and its overall ability to regulate internal carbon concentrations during various stages of its growth cycle.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Angylocalyx pynaertii is characterized by a distinct seasonal cycle for both its flowering and fruiting stages. The flowering process typically commences in March and reaches its conclusion in April, though the timing can be variable across different months of the year. Following the floral stage, the plant transitions into its fruiting phase, which is observed to begin in May and concludes within the same month. While the specific timing of these reproductive events can fluctuate, these windows define the primary periods of sexual development for the species.

Flowering time :

Mar

Flowering time :

Apr

Fruiting time :

May

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Angylocalyx pynaertii 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 seed.

Seed

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Angylocalyx pynaertii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6-Deoxy-DMDP, Deoxymannojirimycin, Fagomine.

6-Deoxy-DMDP

1. Journal of natural products

Deoxymannojirimycin

1. Journal of natural products

Fagomine

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Angylocalyx pynaertii has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include pod extract.

Pod extract

1. Journal of natural products