Flabellaria paniculata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Hiraea paniculata
• Triopterys pinnata
• Flabellaria paniculata var. mollis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Malpighiaceae and falls under the genus Flabellaria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the nation of Benin. Furthermore, its presence extends into the territories of Burkina and Ghana. The species is also documented within the borders of Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its range includes the country of Guinea, marking its occurrence across these specific West African landscapes.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Flabellaria paniculata is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, specifically functioning as a climbing woody vine that utilizes structural support to elevate its photosynthetic organs. Within the spectrum of life forms, it is categorized as a phanerophyte, meaning its perennating buds are located well above the ground level, protected by its climbing habit and foliage. This growth strategy allows the plant to access higher light intensities within its tropical forest habitats. Its developmental trajectory involves a robust vegetative phase where it climbs through the canopy, supported by its woody stem, ensuring its survival through seasonal changes. As a phanerophyte, it maintains its perennial nature through these elevated buds, distinguishing its life cycle from shorter-lived forms such as chamaephytes or hemicryptophytes.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Flabellaria paniculata is characterized by its robust and climbing growth habit, functioning as an obligatory liana that relies on external support to ascend. This woody plant can reach a significant plant height, with a mean measurement of approximately 15 m. Structurally, it exhibits a shrub-like growth form in its development, though its primary characteristic is its climbing nature. It is a terrestrial species, not found in aquatic or epiphytic habitats, and it maintains an independent lifestyle, functioning as a non-parasitic organism. Its physical structure is defined by its woody composition, which provides the necessary strength for its extensive climbing habit.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

15 m

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Flabellaria paniculata is characterized by a specific seasonal cycle regarding its fruiting stage. The fruiting process typically begins in May, marking the onset of its reproductive output. This period of fruit production follows a specific timeline, with the fruiting phase concluding in May, although the broader reproductive cycle can be influenced by variable environmental conditions.

Fruiting time :

May

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Flabellaria paniculata 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. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Flabellaria paniculata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.

Antibacterial

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Flabellaria paniculata has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Chloroform extract.

Chloroform extract

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology