Isolona dewevrei

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Monodora dewevrei

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Isolona dewevrei, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Magnoliales and the family Annonaceae. Its taxonomic journey concludes within the genus Isolona.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the tropical regions of Africa. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Ghana and Ivory Coast. Its presence extends further along the western coast into the nation of Liberia. Additionally, the species is documented within the borders of Nigeria. Finally, its range reaches into West-Central Tropical Africa, specifically within Cameroon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Isolona dewevrei is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located high above the ground level on aerial shoots. Within this life history strategy, it specifically manifests as a phanerophyte (trait_2: phanerophyte) and is further categorized under the broader phanerophyte group (trait_1: phanerophyte), indicating that its vital buds are protected on woody or perennial stems to survive unfavorable seasonal conditions. This structural arrangement allows the plant to maintain its perennial nature, ensuring survival through various environmental cycles by keeping its reproductive and vegetative potential elevated above the soil surface.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Isolona dewevrei is characterized by its distinct growth habit and structural composition. This plant exhibits a woody texture, possessing a robust, woody stem structure that supports its development. In terms of its growth form, it is classified as a tree, providing a significant vertical presence within its ecosystem. While it functions as a terrestrial species, growing primarily from the soil rather than as an epiphyte, it displays specialized climbing capabilities. It acts as a self-supporting climber, functioning both as a liana and a vine, which allows it to navigate its environment through both obligatory and facultative self-supporting mechanisms.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Isolona dewevrei has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Germacrene B, Germacrene D, santalenone.

Germacrene B

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Germacrene D

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

santalenone

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)