Barbeya oleoides

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Barbeya oleoides subsp. arussorum

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales, it is classified under the family Barbeyaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Barbeya.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution across the Northeast Tropical Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Within Northeast Tropical Africa, it can be found inhabiting the regions of Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. Its range also extends into the Arabian Peninsula, where it is documented in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the species is present in the territory of Yemen. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of Barbeya oleoides.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Barbeya oleoides is characterized by a distinct growth strategy categorized by its structural life forms. This species exhibits a dual potential in its developmental stages or environmental adaptations, manifesting as both a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte. As a phanerophyte, the plant maintains its buds well above the ground level, allowing it to persist through varying seasonal conditions. Concurrently, its classification as a nanophanerophyte indicates that its reproductive and vegetative buds are held at a relatively low height, just above the substrate, which influences its interaction with the surrounding microclimate and its ability to thrive within its specific ecological niche.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Barbeya oleoides is characterized by its distinct growth form and structural composition. It is classified as a tree, exhibiting a robust and woody constitution that provides its primary structural support. In terms of its ecological positioning, the plant is fundamentally terrestrial, rather than aquatic or semiaquatic, and it functions as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic or obligatory epiphytic tendencies. Unlike climbing vines or lianas, it is a self-supporting species that does not require external structures for upward growth, maintaining a stable, upright habit through its woody development.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Barbeya oleoides 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 leaf.

Leaf

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Barbeya oleoides has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Tannins, polyphenols.

Tannins

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

polyphenols

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal Uses

Barbeya oleoides has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations