Keetia mannii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Canthium mannii
• Canthium nervosum
• Plectronia flaviflora

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Keetia mannii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Gentianaales. It is further categorized into the family Rubiaceae and the genus Keetia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Keetia mannii, exhibits a specific distribution throughout the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin. Additionally, its presence extends into the territory of Burkina Faso. The species is also documented across parts of Ghana and Guinea. Finally, its geographical range includes the country of Ivory Coast.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Keetia mannii is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth strategy where the perennating buds are located high above the ground level, protected by the plant's own structural development. Within this classification, the species exhibits specific life form nuances, functioning both as a phanerophyte and specifically as a nanophanerophyte, indicating that while its buds are elevated, the plant maintains a relatively small or shrub-like stature compared to larger woody species. This life history pattern allows the plant to endure seasonal environmental shifts by maintaining its reproductive and vegetative potential in elevated, protected positions, ensuring survival through its perennial cycle.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Keetia mannii is characterized by its growth form as a woody shrub that exhibits an obligatory climbing habit. This plant functions as an independent organism, neither acting as a parasite nor as an epiphyte, as it maintains a terrestrial lifestyle. Reaching a maximum plant height of approximately 6.10 meters, its structural development is defined by its woody nature and its reliance on climbing mechanisms to achieve its full stature within its habitat.

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

6.096074128 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Keetia mannii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Saponins.

Saponins

1. Journal of helminthology

Preparations