Antirhea borbonica

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Regional and Traditional Names

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. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales, it is situated in the Rubiaceae family. Finally, its specific taxonomic identification is defined by the genus Antirrehea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Antiaris borbonica, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the Western Indian Ocean. It can be found growing naturally within the island nation of Madagascar. Additionally, its presence is noted on the island of Mauritius. The species also extends its range to the territory of Réunion. Consequently, its habitat is primarily concentrated within these unique oceanic island ecosystems.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Antirhea borbonica is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form defined by having its perennating buds located well above the soil surface on woody stems. Within this developmental framework, the plant also exhibits traits of a nanophanerophyte, indicating that its woody structure remains relatively low to the ground compared to larger forest canopy species. This life cycle involves a perennial existence where the plant maintains structural integrity through seasonal changes, relying on its elevated buds to survive varying environmental conditions and regenerate its foliage and reproductive structures annually.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Antheraea borbonica is characterized by a robust growth form, as it develops into a large tree. This plant exhibits a woody structure, providing the necessary physical strength for its stature. It functions as an independent organism, neither acting as a parasite nor as an epiphyte, maintaining a strictly terrestrial existence. Unlike climbing species, it is entirely self-supporting, lacking any liana or vine-like characteristics, and does not require external structures for upward growth.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Antirhea borbonica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quercetin.

quercetin

1. International journal of molecular sciences
2. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Antirhea borbonica has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. Biomedicines
2. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Antirhea borbonica has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cardiovascular diseases, hyperglycemia, stroke.

Cardiovascular diseases

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Hyperglycemia

1. Molecular nutrition & food research

Stroke

1. Molecular nutrition & food research

Preparations

Antirhea borbonica has 4 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extracts, dry plant powder, polyphenol-rich extracts, polyphenolic extracts.

Aqueous extracts

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Dry plant powder

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Polyphenol-rich extracts

1. Journal of inflammation (London, England)

Polyphenolic extracts

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)