Anopyxis klaineana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Anopyxis ealaensis
• Anopyxis occidentalis
• Macarisia klaineana
• Pynaertia ealaensis
• Pynaertia occidentalis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Anopyxis klaineaana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Rhizophoraceae within the genus Anopyxis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Anopyxis klaineaana, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Ghana and Guinea. Additionally, the species is present in the Ivory Coast and Liberia. Its range further extends eastward to include Nigeria. Consequently, these five countries represent the known locations for this medicinal plant in West Africa.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Anopyxis klaineaana is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. Structurally, the plant is classified as a phanerophyte, a life form defined by having its perennating buds located high above the ground on aerial shoots. Specifically, its botanical categorization is further refined as a phanerophyte, indicating its growth habit and survival strategy within its ecological niche.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Anopyxis klaineana is characterized by its stature as a large, woody tree, exhibiting a growth form that is strictly self-supporting rather than functioning as a liana or vine. This species reaches significant dimensions in the forest canopy, with an average plant height of approximately 35 m and a maximum recorded height of up to 45.72 m. As a terrestrial organism, it grows independently of other plants, lacking both parasitic and epiphytic behaviors. The plant's structural integrity is defined by its woody composition, which supports its substantial vertical development within its habitat.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

45.72055596 m

Plant height mean:

35 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Anopyxis klaineaana is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, meaning it utilizes the Calvin cycle to fix atmospheric carbon dioxide through the enzyme RuBisCO without specialized anatomical adaptations like Kranz anatomy. This metabolic process indicates that the plant typically thrives in environments where water availability and temperature are moderate, as it lacks the specialized carbon-concentrating mechanisms found in C4 or CAM species. Furthermore, the plant does not function as a nitrogen fixer; it lacks the symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, such as rhizobia, required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms, and therefore relies on the uptake of nitrates and ammonium directly from the soil substrate to meet its nutritional requirements.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Anopyxis klaineaana is characterized by a flexible phenological cycle regarding its reproductive stages. The flowering period typically begins around February, though the duration and precise timing of the flowering phase can be variable. Following the flowering stage, the plant transitions into fruiting, which exhibits a highly variable schedule. Both the onset of flowering and the subsequent fruiting processes do not follow a strictly fixed seasonal pattern, as the timing for both the start and end of these reproductive cycles is considered variable across the months of the year.

Flowering time :

Feb

Fruiting time :

variable

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Anopyxis klaineana 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. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Chemicals

Anopyxis klaineana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include METHYL ANGOLENSATE.

METHYL ANGOLENSATE

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Activities

Anopyxis klaineana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory.

Antiinflammatory

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Preparations

Anopyxis klaineana has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extracts.

Methanol extracts

1. Journal of parasitology research