Dorstenia mannii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, it is further categorized under the family Moraea and the genus Dorstenia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the tropical regions of Africa. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can be found across several countries including Cameroon and the Congo. Its range further extends to include Equatorial Guinea within this same central zone. Finally, the geographical footprint of the plant encompasses Gabon, completing its distribution in West-Central Tropical Africa.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Dorstenia mannii is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years and undergoes multiple growth cycles throughout its existence. As a perennial species, it maintains a continuous presence in its natural habitat, often utilizing robust underground structures to survive through varying environmental conditions and seasonal changes. This long-term life cycle allows the plant to establish a stable physiological foundation, enabling it to invest energy into sustained vegetative growth and periodic reproductive efforts over several years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Dorsetnia mannii is characterized by a growth form classified as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure. This plant reaches a significant maximum height of approximately 6.71 meters.

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

6.705681541 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Dorstenia mannii has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6,8-Diprenyleriodictyol, Dorsmanin F, dorsmanin C, Dorsmanin B, Dorsmanin D.

6,8-Diprenyleriodictyol

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Dorsmanin F

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dorsmanin C

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Dorsmanin B

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Dorsmanin D

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Dorsmanin E

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Dorsmanin G

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Dorsmanin I

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dorsmanin A

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Conditions

Dorstenia mannii has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Candida albicans, Gram-negative bacteria, Mycobacteria, yeast.

Candida albicans

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Gram-negative bacteria

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Mycobacteria

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Yeast

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