Hildegardia barteri

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Tarrietia barteri
• Clompanus barteri
• Firmiana barteri
• Erythropsis barteri
• Sterculia barteri

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Hildegardia barteri, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. Its taxonomic identity is completed by its designation within the genus Hildegardia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Hildegardia barteri, is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is specifically documented in the country of Benin. Furthermore, it can be found growing within the borders of Ghana. The species also inhabits parts of Guinea and the Ivory Coast. Finally, its geographical range extends into the territory of Liberia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Hildegardia barteri is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its life cycle in a single year. This longevity is complemented by its deciduous nature, meaning the plant undergoes a seasonal shedding of its foliage, typically in response to environmental changes or dormant periods.

Deciduousness :

deciduous

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Hildegardia barteri is characterized by its stature as a tree, exhibiting a distinctly woody composition. This species displays a significant vertical presence, with a mean plant height of approximately 25 m, though individual specimens have been recorded at a minimum height of 24.38429651 m. In terms of its structural habit, the plant functions as a self-supporting organism, falling under the classifications of a liana, vine, or self-supporting climber, which allows it to maintain its upright growth form within its ecosystem.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height mean:

25 m

Plant height min:

24.38429651 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Hildegardia barteri is characterized by specific metabolic and nutrient-acquisition processes essential for its survival in its native ecosystem. Regarding its nutrient cycling capabilities, the plant does not function as a nitrogen fixer; it lacks the symbiotic relationship with diazotrophic bacteria, such as Rhizobium, required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms. Consequently, its physiological reliance on nitrogen is strictly dependent on the uptake of nitrates or ammonium present in the soil through its root system. The plant's metabolic activities involve complex biochemical pathways for the synthesis of secondary metabolites, which contribute to its medicinal properties, alongside standard photosynthetic processes to drive energy production. Its physiological framework is structured to manage resource allocation between vegetative growth and the production of bioactive compounds, ensuring efficient use of available soil nutrients despite its inability to fix nitrogen independently.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Hildegardia barteri 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

Hildegardia barteri has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-hydroxymaackiain, Farrerol, hildegardiol.

2-hydroxymaackiain

1. Journal of natural products

Farrerol

1. Journal of natural products

hildegardiol

1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Hildegardia barteri has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.

Antifungal

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Hildegardia barteri has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include root extract.

Root extract

1. Journal of natural products