Badiera penaea

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant, known as Badiera penaea, exhibits a specific range across the Caribbean islands. Its presence is well-documented within the nation of the Dominican Republic. It can also be found growing naturally throughout Haiti. Furthermore, the species extends its reach to the Leeward Islands. Finally, its geographical distribution includes the territory of Puerto Rico.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Badiera penaea is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a long-lived species within its ecosystem, it does not complete its life cycle in a single season like annuals or biennial species, but instead establishes a lasting presence that supports continuous development over time. This perennial nature enables the plant to endure varying environmental conditions and undergo repeated reproductive cycles, contributing to its stability and long-term survival in its natural habitat.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Badiera penaea is characterized by its specific growth habits and structural composition, functioning as a shrub with a distinctly woody nature. Regarding its climbing behavior, the plant is classified as a self-supporting climber, meaning it possesses the structural integrity to maintain its upright position without the absolute necessity of external support.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Badiera penaea has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-Dehydroxy-4-demethylpodophyllotoxin, Polygalacic acid, Polygalaxanthone A, Polygalaxanthone B, Saponins.

7-Dehydroxy-4-demethylpodophyllotoxin

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Polygalacic acid

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Polygalaxanthone A

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Polygalaxanthone B

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Saponins

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Activities

Badiera penaea has 11 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidepressant, Antihepatomic, Antimutagenic, Antiseptic, Antitumor (Lung).

Antidepressant

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Antihepatomic

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Antimutagenic

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Antiseptic

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Antitumor (Lung)

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Antitumor (Ovary)

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Antiviral

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Cardiotonic

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Diuretic

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Immunomodulator

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