Hymenodictyon pachyantha

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Hymenodictyon floribundum var. ziamaeanum
• Hymenodictyon gobiense

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianaales, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Hymenodictyon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to specific regions within the tropical zones of Africa. Its geographical distribution begins in West Tropical Africa, where it can be found in Benin. It also grows within the forest landscapes of the Ivory Coast. Furthermore, the species is documented throughout Nigeria in the West Tropical Africa region. Finally, its range extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, specifically within Cameroon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Hymenodictyon pachyantha is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody stems. Within this category, it specifically exhibits traits consistent with both phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte designations, reflecting its structural adaptation to its specific ecological niche. As a woody perennial, its life cycle is defined by the maintenance of elevated buds that allow it to survive unfavorable seasonal conditions, ensuring its persistence in the environment through long-term structural stability.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Hymenodictyon pachyantha is characterized by its robust growth form as a woody tree, reaching a maximum plant height of approximately 21.34 meters. It functions as an independent organism, maintaining a terrestrial lifestyle rather than acting as an epiphyte or a parasite. While its structural development is primarily that of a tree, its growth habit is categorized as self-supporting, meaning it does not rely on other structures for climbing support.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

21.33625945 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Hymenodictyon pachyantha 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 stem.

Stem

1. In silico pharmacology

Chemicals

Hymenodictyon pachyantha has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CATECHIN, Epicatechin, RUTIN, naringin, resveratrol.

CATECHIN

1. In silico pharmacology

Epicatechin

1. In silico pharmacology

RUTIN

1. In silico pharmacology

naringin

1. In silico pharmacology

resveratrol

1. In silico pharmacology

sapogenin

1. In silico pharmacology

spartein-

1. In silico pharmacology

Activities

Hymenodictyon pachyantha has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.

Antidiabetic

1. In silico pharmacology