Caloncoba echinata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant, known as Caloncoba echinata, exhibits a specific distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented in the nation of Benin, where it grows within local ecosystems. It is also found throughout parts of Ghana, contributing to the regional biodiversity. Furthermore, the species can be located within the borders of Guinea and Ivory Coast. Finally, its geographical range extends into Liberia, completing its documented distribution in this part of the continent.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Caloncoba echinata is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its biological cycle within a single year. As a perennial, the plant maintains a stable presence in its ecosystem, often developing robust structures that allow it to survive dormant periods and regrow during favorable environmental conditions. This extended lifecycle enables the species to invest more energy into complex physiological processes, such as extensive root development and repeated reproductive cycles, which contribute to its long-term survival and ability to compete within its specific ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Caloncoba echinata is characterized by a versatile growth habit that allows it to thrive across various habitats, ranging from aquatic and semiaquatic environments to terrestrial settings. It exhibits a complex growth form that can manifest as a shrub or even a tree, reaching a maximum plant height of approximately 6.096 meters. Structurally, the plant is primarily woody in nature and functions as a self-supporting organism, rather than acting as an obligatory or facultative climber, liana, or vine. It is an independent species that does not exhibit parasitic behavior, and while it can inhabit diverse moisture levels, it maintains a terrestrial existence rather than being an obligatory or facultative epiphyte.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

6.096074128 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Caloncoba echinata 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. Journal of natural products