Erythrina mildbraedii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Erythrina buesgenii
• Erythrina klainei
• Erythrina altissima

Sources: Wikidata

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. It is specifically identified by the genus Erythrina, with its species name being mildbraedii.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to the diverse landscapes of West Tropical Africa. Its presence is specifically documented within the borders of Ghana. Furthermore, the species can be found growing across the terrain of Guinea. It also extends its range into the coastal regions of the Ivory Coast and Liberia. Finally, the distribution reaches inland to include the country of Mali.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Erythrina mildbraedii is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody stems. Within this botanical framework, it functions specifically as both a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte, indicating a life cycle sustained by a perennial woody structure that allows it to persist through seasonal changes by maintaining its vital organs in elevated, protected positions. This life history strategy enables the plant to establish a stable, long-lived presence in its ecosystem, utilizing its woody architecture to navigate environmental stressors and support its reproductive development over multiple growing seasons.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Erythrina mildbraedii is characterized by its robust growth form, primarily manifesting as a woody tree. It exhibits a significant stature, with a plant height reaching approximately 18.28822238 m. Although its structural characteristics allow it to function in a self-supporting manner—occupying a niche similar to a liana, vine, or self-supporting climber—it is fundamentally classified as a terrestrial plant rather than an epiphyte. Its physical structure is defined by its woody nature, supporting its development as a substantial tree within its habitat.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Plant height min:

18.28822238 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Erythrina mildbraedii has 2 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, stem.

Root

1. Journal of natural products
2. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Stem

1. Journal of enzyme inhibition and medicinal chemistry

Chemicals

Erythrina mildbraedii has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Erythrinin B, Eryvarin B, Fraxidin, Parvisoflavone B, Scandenone.

Erythrinin B

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Eryvarin B

1. Journal of enzyme inhibition and medicinal chemistry

Fraxidin

1. Journal of enzyme inhibition and medicinal chemistry

Parvisoflavone B

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Scandenone

1. Journal of enzyme inhibition and medicinal chemistry

Scoparone

1. Journal of enzyme inhibition and medicinal chemistry

abyssinin II

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Activities

Erythrina mildbraedii has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Journal of enzyme inhibition and medicinal chemistry

Conditions

Erythrina mildbraedii has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include obesity, type-2 diabetes.

Obesity

1. Journal of natural products

Type-2 diabetes

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Erythrina mildbraedii has 3 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include EtOAc-soluble extract of the root bark, EtOAc-soluble extract of the root bark of Erythrina mildbraedii, stem bark.

Etoac-soluble extract of the root bark

1. Journal of natural products

Etoac-soluble extract of the root bark of erythrina mildbraedii

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Stem bark

1. Journal of enzyme inhibition and medicinal chemistry