Campylospermum flavum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Ouratea flava
• Monelasmum monticola
• Gomphia flava
• Monelasmum nanense
• Monelasmum krebedjense
• Monelasmum chevalieri
• Monelasmum souzae
• Monelasmum acutum
• Monelasmum bolamense
• Monelasmum spinulososerratum
• Monelasmum fuscum
• Ouratea ashantiensis
• Ouratea laurentii
• Ouratea pynaertii
• Ouratea newiensis
• Ouratea monticola
• Ouratea talbotii
• Ouratea schlechteri
• Ouratea spinulososerrata
• Monelasmum schlechteri
• Monelasmum pungens
• Monelasmum viride
• Monelasmum thoirei
• Campylospermum monticola

Sources: Wikidata

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, it falls under the order Malpighiales and the family Ochnacaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Campylospermum, specifically the species Campylospermum flavum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of West Tropical Africa. Its presence is documented within the borders of Benin, where it thrives in local ecosystems. Furthermore, the species can be found extending into the territories of Burkina and Ghana. The geographical range also encompasses the coastal and inland regions of Guinea-Bissau. Finally, the plant is established within the country of Guinea, completing its regional distribution.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Campylospermum flavum is intrinsically linked to the complex structure of primary forests, where it functions as a component of stable, undisturbed ecosystems. Thriving within these climax vegetation communities, the species relies on the specific microclimatic conditions provided by a continuous canopy, which regulates humidity, temperature, and light penetration. Its presence is indicative of high-quality forest environments characterized by mature tree stands and intact soil profiles. By inhabiting these undisturbed primary forest tracts, Campylospermum flavum occupies specialized niches that require the long-term ecological stability and nutrient cycling processes unique to old-growth tropical or subtropical forest systems.

Habitat :

primary forest

Life history

The life history of Campylospermum flavum is characterized by its long-term survival strategy as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist in its ecosystem through multiple growing seasons. Structurally, the plant is classified as a phanerophyte, a life form defined by having its perennating buds located high above the ground on woody stems or branches. This phanerophytic growth habit, which can specifically manifest in various sub-types such as nanophanerophytes depending on its specific stature, ensures that its vital regenerative tissues are protected and elevated, facilitating its development and long-term stability within its natural habitat.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Campylospermum flavum is characterized by a woody growth form that predominantly manifests as a tree, though it can also exhibit shrub-like qualities. This species is a self-supporting plant that does not function as a climber or an epiphyte, maintaining a terrestrial existence rather than an aquatic or semiaquatic one. As an independent organism, it does not exhibit parasitic behavior. In terms of physical dimensions, the plant reaches a significant stature, with a maximum height of approximately 9.14 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

9.144111192 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Campylospermum flavum 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. Phytochemistry

Chemicals

Campylospermum flavum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids.

Flavonoids

1. Phytochemistry

Preparations

Campylospermum flavum has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include stem bark.

Stem bark

1. Phytochemistry