Dalbergia saxatilis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Dalbergia saxatilis var. isangiensis
• Dalbergia saxatilis var. preussii
• Dalbergia macrothyrsus
• Dalbergia preussii
• Amerimnon saxatile
• Dalbergia isangiensis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Dalbergia and the species Dalbergia saxatilis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Dalbergia saxatilis, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented within the borders of Benin, where it thrives in local ecosystems. The species can also be found throughout the landscape of Burkina. Furthermore, the plant extends its range into the territories of Gambia and Ghana. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the coastal and inland areas of Guinea-Bissau.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Dalbergia saxatilis is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, specifically manifesting through both phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte growth forms. As a phanerophyte, the plant maintains its perennating buds well above the ground, typically on woody branches, which allows it to survive through unfavorable seasonal periods. Within this category, its development can lean toward the nanophanerophyte stage, where the woody structure remains relatively low to the ground, or follow a more traditional phanerophyte habit depending on the specific environmental niche and resource availability. This life strategy enables the species to establish a persistent presence in its habitat, utilizing its elevated buds to endure environmental stressors while maintaining a perennial lifecycle.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Dalbergia saxatilis is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a shrub. This plant is a terrestrial species that functions as an independent organism, rather than acting as a parasite or an epiphyte. It exhibits a climbing habit, specifically classified as a liana, and is considered an obligatory climber. In terms of its physical scale, the plant can reach a mean height of approximately 15 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

15 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Dalbergia saxatilis is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, a mechanism common to most woody legumes that involves the direct fixation of carbon dioxide via the Calvin cycle. This plant also functions as a nitrogen fixer, utilizing symbiotic relationships with rhizobia bacteria within its root nodules to convert atmospheric nitrogen into biologically available forms, thereby enhancing its nutrient uptake and growth efficiency in diverse soil environments.

Nitrogen fixer :

yes

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Dalbergia saxatilis 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 root.

Root

1. Indian journal of experimental biology

Chemicals

Dalbergia saxatilis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Triterpenoid Glycoside.

Triterpenoid Glycoside

1. Indian journal of experimental biology

Preparations

Dalbergia saxatilis has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include root.

Root

1. Indian journal of experimental biology