Erythrina vogelii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Erythrina bancoensis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, specifically as a member of the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Erythrina and the species Erythrina vogelii.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Erythrina vogelii, is primarily found within the diverse ecosystems of West Tropical Africa. Its natural range encompasses several key nations across this vibrant region. Specifically, the species can be located in the coastal and inland areas of Benin and Ghana. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the territories of Ivory Coast and Togo. Finally, the plant is also documented to grow within the borders of Nigeria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Erythrina vogelii is characterized by its classification as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment over multiple growing seasons. As a phanerophyte, the plant maintains its photosynthetic organs on elevated branches, a growth habit that defines its structural presence within its ecological niche. Its seasonal rhythm is marked by being deciduous, meaning it undergoes a period of leaf shedding, typically in response to environmental changes or dry seasons, before regenerating its foliage.

Deciduousness :

deciduous

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Erythrina vogelii is characterized by its distinct growth form as a woody tree. As a terrestrial species, it does not exhibit climbing behavior, functioning instead as a self-supporting organism. The plant reaches significant dimensions, with a height that typically ranges from a minimum of approximately 6.10 meters to a maximum of about 15.24 meters.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Plant height max:

15.24018532 m

Plant height min:

6.096074128 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Erythrina vogelii is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its metabolic processes and carbon assimilation strategies under varying environmental conditions. In terms of nutrient acquisition and soil interaction, this species is categorized as a non-nitrogen fixer, meaning it does not possess the specialized symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Erythrina vogelii is driven by biotic mechanisms, characterized by a specific reliance on living organisms to facilitate the transfer of pollen. The pollination syndrome of this species is primarily categorized as biotic, indicating that its reproductive success is closely tied to biological agents rather than abiotic factors like wind or water. Within this framework, the plant exhibits a pollination syndrome centered on insects, which act as the principal vectors for genetic exchange. Specifically, the pollination process is mediated by various insect types, ensuring that the floral structures are visited and fertilized through these biological interactions.

Pollination syndrome :

insect

Pollination syndrome :

biotic

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Erythrina vogelii 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. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Erythrina vogelii has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Carpachromene, Euchrenone b10, Salvigenin, Scandenone, VOGELIN E.

Carpachromene

1. Natural product communications

Euchrenone b10

1. Natural product communications

Salvigenin

1. Natural product communications

Scandenone

1. Natural product communications

VOGELIN E

1. Journal of natural products

VOGELIN F

1. Journal of natural products

VOGELIN G

1. Journal of natural products

Vogelin D

1. Journal of natural products

ficuisoflavone

1. Journal of natural products

isochandalon

1. Journal of natural products

Conditions

Erythrina vogelii has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Gram-positive bacteria, fungi.

Gram-positive bacteria

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Fungi

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR