Habropetalum dawei

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Dioncophyllum dawei

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Habropetalum dawei, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Caryophyllales. It is further distinguished by its placement in the family Dioncophyllaceae and the genus Habropetalum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Habrophyllum dawei, exhibits a highly specific and limited geographical distribution. According to botanical records, its presence is documented within the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the territory of Sierra Leone. This restricted range suggests that the plant may be endemic to certain localized ecosystems within that area. Consequently, understanding its specific habitat in Sierra Leone is essential for its conservation and study.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Habropetalum dawei is characterized by its distinct growth form as a shrub. It exhibits a robust structural development consistent with a shrubby habit, further defined by its woody nature. This woodiness indicates a perennial life cycle with the development of lignified stems, distinguishing its physical architecture from non-woody or herbaceous species.

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Habropetalum dawei has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Habropetaline A.

Habropetaline A

1. Phytochemistry

Activities

Habropetalum dawei has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.

Antimalarial

1. Phytochemistry

Preparations

Habropetalum dawei has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude extract.

Crude extract

1. Phytochemistry