Greenwayodendron oliveri

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Polyalthia oliveri
• Artabotrys oliveri

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Greenwayodendron oliveri, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Annonaceae and is categorized under the genus Greenwayodendron.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its occurrence is documented across several key nations in this part of the continent. It can be located in the coastal and inland areas of Ghana and Guinea. Furthermore, the species is distributed through the Ivory Coast and Liberia. Its geographical range is completed by its presence in Nigeria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Greenwayodendron oliveri is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist in its environment through multiple growing seasons. As a member of the phanerophyte life forms, specifically classified under both phanerophyte categories, the plant maintains its photosynthetic organs on elevated branches above the ground level, ensuring its survival through seasonal changes. This growth strategy enables the species to establish a stable presence within its ecological niche, utilizing its long-lived structural framework to navigate its life cycle over many years.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Greenwayodendron oliveiri is characterized by its stature as a woody tree, reaching an average height of approximately 10 m, with a maximum recorded height of about 12.19 m. This species maintains a self-supporting growth habit, functioning neither as a climber (such as a liana or vine) nor as an epiphyte, instead remaining strictly terrestrial in its ecological positioning. As an independent organism, it does not exhibit parasitic behavior, relying on its own structural integrity and nutrient acquisition. Its physical form is defined by a robust, woody constitution typical of arborescent plants.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

12.19214826 m

Plant height mean:

10 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Greenwayodendron oliveiri is characterized by complex metabolic processes tailored to its specific ecological niche, primarily involving specialized photosynthetic pathways and nutrient acquisition strategies. As a woody species, its physiological framework supports robust secondary growth and the maintenance of structural integrity through lignification. Regarding its nutrient cycling capabilities, the plant does not exhibit the physiological mechanisms required for symbiotic nitrogen fixation; specifically, it is not a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the specialized root nodules or the necessary biochemical pathways to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms. Instead, its nitrogen metabolism relies on the uptake of nitrates and ammonium from the soil through active transport mechanisms in the root system. Furthermore, its transpiration rates and stomatal conductance are regulated to balance carbon dioxide assimilation with water loss, ensuring survival under varying environmental stressors.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Greenwayodendron oliveri has 1 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 stem.

Stem

1. Phytochemistry
2. Parasitology research

Chemicals

Greenwayodendron oliveri has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include N-Methylurabaine, OLIVERINE, OLIVEROLINE, Polycarpol, oliveridine.

N-Methylurabaine

1. Phytochemistry

OLIVERINE

1. Comptes rendus hebdomadaires des seances de l'Academie des sciences. Serie D: Sciences naturelles

OLIVEROLINE

1. Comptes rendus hebdomadaires des seances de l'Academie des sciences. Serie D: Sciences naturelles

Polycarpol

1. Phytochemistry

oliveridine

1. Comptes rendus hebdomadaires des seances de l'Academie des sciences. Serie D: Sciences naturelles

Activities

Greenwayodendron oliveri has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Hypotensive.

Antimalarial

1. Parasitology research

Hypotensive

1. Comptes rendus hebdomadaires des seances de l'Academie des sciences. Serie D: Sciences naturelles

Preparations