Duguetia staudtii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Pachypodanthium staudtii
• Uvaria staudtii

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 and order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Annonaceae. Its specific taxonomic identification is found within the genus Duguetia, specifically as the species Duguetia staudtii.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Within this geographical area, it can be specifically located in the country of Ghana. Its range also extends across the borders into Guinea and the Ivory Coast. Furthermore, the species is found within the tropical landscapes of Liberia. Finally, its documented distribution includes significant populations in Nigeria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Duguetia staudtii is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located on aerial branches well above the soil surface. Within this botanical framework, the species exhibits specific life form variations that include being a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte, indicating a woody structure that maintains its vital buds at a height above the ground to survive seasonal environmental shifts. This life strategy allows the plant to establish a persistent woody architecture, ensuring its survival through various reproductive cycles and environmental conditions typical of its habitat.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Duguetia staudtii is characterized by its robust growth form, specifically identified as a woody tree. This species is a self-supporting, independent organism that does not function as a parasite or an epiphyte, maintaining a strictly terrestrial existence. In terms of stature, it is a significant structural component of its ecosystem, reaching a mean height of approximately 30 m, with observed height ranges spanning from a minimum of 18.28 m to a maximum of 27.43 m. Its physical structure is entirely woody, providing the necessary stability for its large-scale arboreal development.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

27.43233358 m

Plant height mean:

30 m

Plant height min:

18.28822238 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Duguetia staudtii is characterized by its metabolic efficiency and carbon fixation processes, primarily operating through a C3 photosynthetic pathway. In this pathway, the initial fixation of atmospheric carbon dioxide occurs via the enzyme RuBisCO, leading to the formation of a three-carbon compound, 3-phosphoglycerate, within the mesophyll cells. This metabolic strategy dictates the plant's water-use efficiency and its adaptive responses to environmental stressors such as light intensity and humidity. The reliance on C3 photosynthesis implies that the plant's gas exchange and energy conversion processes are highly sensitive to temperature fluctuations and photorespiration rates, influencing its overall growth patterns and nutrient assimilation within its specific ecological niche.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Duguetia staudtii is characterized by a specific phenological cycle and specialized fruit morphology. The fruiting process typically begins in April and concludes within the same month, although the timing can be variable across different seasonal cycles. The plant produces fruit categorized as a berry, which is notably indehiscent, meaning it does not automatically split open at maturity to release its seeds. Dispersal of the seeds is achieved through a zoochorous syndrome, relying on animals to facilitate the movement of the fruit and its progeny to new locations.

Dehiscence :

indehiscent

Dispersal syndrome :

zoochorous

Fruit type :

berry

Fruiting time :

Apr

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Duguetia staudtii has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root.

Leaf

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Root

1. SpringerPlus

Chemicals

Duguetia staudtii has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anthraquinones, Flavonoids, OLIVERINE, Saponins, Sterols.

Anthraquinones

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Flavonoids

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

OLIVERINE

1. Acta Leidensia

Saponins

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Sterols

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Tannins

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Triterpenes

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Activities

Duguetia staudtii has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.

Anticancer

1. SpringerPlus

Preparations

Duguetia staudtii has 4 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts from the leaves, fresh bark, leaves, methanol extracts.

Extracts from the leaves

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Fresh bark

1. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

Leaves

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Methanol extracts

1. SpringerPlus