Hexasepalum sarmentosum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Spermacoce pilosa
• Diodella sarmentosa
• Spermacoce suffruticosa
• Diodia auriculosa
• Diodia breviseta
• Diodia littoralis
• Diodia pilosa
• Diodia sarmentosa
• Diodia sarmentosa var. bisepala
• Diodia riparia

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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 Gentianales, specifically being a member of the Rubiaceae family. Finally, it is identified by the genus Hexasepalum as the species Hexasepalum sarmentosum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented across several distinct nations, including Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. Furthermore, the species can be found inhabiting the landscapes of both Ghana and the Ivory Coast. The botanical range also extends into the territory of Benin. Collectively, these locations define the primary environmental zone where this medicinal species thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Hexasepalum sarmentosum is characterized by its ability to inhabit a diverse range of environmental settings, spanning from sea level up to a maximum elevation of 1400 m AMSL. This species demonstrates significant ecological plasticity, thriving within various biomes including the Caatinga (strictu sensu), the Cerrado (lato sensu), and Carrasco ecosystems. Furthermore, its presence in Área Antrópica indicates a capacity to persist in landscapes modified by human activity, suggesting a resilient nature across both natural and anthropogenically influenced habitats.

Elevational range max:

1400 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Área Antrópica, Caatinga (stricto sensu), Carrasco, Cerrado (lato sensu)

Life history

The life history of Hexasepalum sarmentosum is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its growth architecture and survival strategy, the species is classified as a chamaephyte, meaning its perennial buds are located close to the soil surface, typically just above the ground level. This specific life form, categorized under both chamaephyte classifications, enables the plant to endure environmental stressors while maintaining its reproductive potential over an extended lifespan.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Hexasepalum sarmentosum is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb and specifically a forb. The plant typically reaches a mean height of 1.5 m and functions as a self-supporting organism, lacking the climbing tendencies of a liana or vine. It is a terrestrial species, meaning it is neither aquatic nor an epiphyte, and it grows as an independent plant without parasitic behavior.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

1.5 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Hexasepalum sarmentosum is characterized by the production of minute seeds that exhibit highly consistent morphological measurements. Detailed analysis of the seed characteristics reveals a uniform seed mass with no observed variance within the sampled population. The seed mass mean is recorded at 0.00173 g, a value that is identical to both the maximum (0.00173 g) and minimum (0.00173 g) recorded weights. This extreme consistency in seed mass suggests a highly standardized reproductive output, where each individual seed maintains a precise weight of 0.00173 g during its developmental stage.

Seed mass mean:

0.00173 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Hexasepalum sarmentosum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ETHYL ACETATE.

ETHYL ACETATE

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Hexasepalum sarmentosum has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethyl acetate, whole plant.

Ethyl acetate

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Whole plant

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology