Erismadelphus exsul

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Erismadelphus baudonii
• Erismadelphus exsul var. platyphyllus
• Erismadelphus sessilis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Erismadelphus exsul, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Myrtales. Finally, it is classified under the family Vochysiaceae and the genus Erismadelphus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Eriتماdelphus exsul, exhibits a specific range across the tropical regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can be found throughout the Central African Republic. It also maintains a distribution within the countries of Cameroon and Congo. Finally, its geographical reach extends to include Equatorial Guinea within the West-Central region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Erisma delphus exsul is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located high above the soil surface on aerial shoots. Specifically, its developmental strategy aligns with the nanophanerophyte subtype, indicating a relatively low-growing woody structure where the buds remain elevated but stay within a diminutive stature. As a phanerophyte, it maintains its vital regenerative organs above the ground, allowing it to persist through seasonal changes and environmental stressors by utilizing its permanent woody framework.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Erisma delphus exsultans is characterized by a robust growth form, primarily functioning as a tree that exhibits significant structural development. This species possesses a woody constitution, providing the necessary rigidity for its substantial stature, which can reach a maximum height of approximately 33.53 meters. In terms of its ecological positioning and habit, the plant is classified as terrestrial rather than aquatic or semiaquatic, and it functions as an independent organism without parasitic tendencies. While it is not an epiphyte, its structural nature allows it to act as a self-supporting climber, possessing the capability to maintain its own upright posture without the need for obligatory liana or vine-like dependence on other structures.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

33.52840771 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Erisma delphus exsulis is characterized by a metabolic framework defined by a C3 photosynthetic pathway. This means that the primary mechanism for carbon fixation involves the direct carboxylation of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate (RuBP) by the enzyme RuBisCO, resulting in the initial formation of a three-carbon compound, 3-phosphoglycerate. Because it utilizes this C3 pathway, the plant's gas exchange processes and energy conversion efficiency are closely tied to the regulation of stomatal conductance to balance CO2 uptake with transpiration rates. This metabolic strategy dictates its physiological response to varying environmental conditions, particularly regarding light intensity and moisture availability, as the plant must manage the potential for photorespiration inherent in the C3 cycle.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Erismadelphus exsul 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 leaf.

Leaf

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Erismadelphus exsul has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.

Antibacterial

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Erismadelphus exsul has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude leaf extract.

Crude leaf extract

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)