Chassalia parvifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Psychotria engleri

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales, it is a member of the Rubiaceae family. Finally, it is specifically identified under the genus Chassalia as Chassalia parvifolia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the African continent. In East Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Kenya and Tanzania. Moving toward the southern regions, its range extends into South Tropical Africa. Specifically, it inhabits the landscapes of Malawi and Mozambique. Finally, its documented presence is also confirmed in the country of Zambia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Chassalia parvifolia is characterized by its specific growth strategies and structural classifications within its ecosystem. In terms of its vegetative architecture, the plant is primarily categorized as a phanerophyte, indicating that its perennating buds are elevated above the soil surface on woody stems, allowing it to maintain a stable presence in its habitat. Additionally, within certain environmental contexts or developmental stages, its growth habit may align with the characteristics of a nanophanerophyte, where the reproductive shoots remain relatively low to the ground but still stay above the soil level. This combination of life forms enables the species to navigate seasonal changes and competition for light through its woody structural development.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Chassalia parvifolia is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a shrub. It functions as a self-supporting climber, possessing the structural integrity to maintain its position without requiring external support. As an independent organism, it does not exhibit parasitic behavior, and it maintains a terrestrial habit rather than living as an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Chassalia parvifolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Circulin A, Circulin B.

Circulin A

1. Biochemical and biophysical research communications

Circulin B

1. Biochemical and biophysical research communications

Conditions

Chassalia parvifolia has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include HIV.

Hiv

1. Biochemical and biophysical research communications

Preparations

Chassalia parvifolia has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extract.

Extract

1. Journal of natural products