Cola lizae

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Cola lizae, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Malvales. Finally, it is a member of the family Malvaceae and the genus Cola.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. It is primarily found within the West-Central Tropical Africa region. More specifically, its documented presence is concentrated in the nation of Gabon. Because its habitat is so localized, it is considered an endemic species to this particular area. Consequently, its natural distribution is tied closely to the unique tropical ecosystems of this part of Africa.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Cola lizae is characterized by a distinct growth habit and structural composition. This plant manifests as a tree in its primary growth form, exhibiting a robust and woody nature. Regarding its climbing capabilities, it functions as a self-supporting climber, demonstrating both liana and vine-like qualities that allow it to ascend. Its climbing mechanism is classified as self-supporting, indicating a capacity for upward growth that can be described through both obligatory and facultative tendencies within its developmental stages.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Cola lizae is characterized by the production of fruit classified as a drupe, which remains dry upon maturity. The seeds produced by this species are notably consistent in size and weight, exhibiting a uniform seed mass of 4.76 g (with a mean, minimum, and maximum all recorded at this value) and a consistent seed volume of 4800 mm³. Because the fruit is indehiscent, it does not split open at maturity to release its contents, instead relying on a zoochorous dispersal syndrome, where animals play a primary role in transporting the seeds to new locations.

Dehiscence :

indehiscent

Dispersal syndrome :

zoochorous

Fruit dryness :

dry

Fruit type :

drupe

Seed mass mean:

4.76 g

Seed volume max:

4800 mm³

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Cola lizae 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. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Cola lizae has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology