Antrocaryon

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Antrocaryon

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. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Sapindales and placed in the family Anacardiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Antrocaryon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its presence has been documented within the borders of Benin. It can also be found growing naturally in Ghana and Guinea. Furthermore, the species extends its range into Ivory Coast. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the nation of Liberia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Antrocaryon micraster is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist in its ecosystem over many years through repeated seasonal cycles. As a deciduous species, it undergoes a distinct period of leaf shedding, typically synchronized with seasonal changes to manage water conservation and metabolic demands. This cycle of growth and dormancy defines its long-term survival strategy within its natural habitat.

Deciduousness :

deciduous

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Antrocaryon micraster is characterized by its substantial stature and robust structural development. It is a large, woody tree that functions as a self-supporting organism, reaching an average height of approximately 40 m, with some specimens capable of attaining a maximum height of up to 45.72 m. As a terrestrial species, it does not inhabit aquatic or semiaquatic environments, nor does it exhibit epiphytic or parasitic tendencies, growing instead as an independent entity. Its growth form is strictly defined as a tree, characterized by its woody composition and lack of climbing or vine-like habits.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

45.72055596 m

Plant height mean:

40 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Antrocaryon micraster is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, a metabolic strategy common among many woody tropical species that involves the direct fixation of carbon dioxide through the Calvin cycle within the mesophyll cells. In terms of nutrient acquisition and symbiotic relationships, this species does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the specialized root nodules containing diazotrophic bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms. Consequently, its physiological reliance on nitrogen is dependent on the uptake of nitrates and ammonium from the soil substrate.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Antrocaryon micraster 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. Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences

Activities

Antrocaryon micraster has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial, Cytotoxic.

Antiplasmodial

1. Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences

Cytotoxic

1. Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences

Conditions

Antrocaryon micraster has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include malaria, trypanosomiasis.

Malaria

1. Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences

Trypanosomiasis

1. Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences

Preparations

Antrocaryon micraster has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include stem bark (AMSBE).

Stem bark (amsbe)

1. Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences