Labourdonnaisia glauca

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Mahea glauca

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae and order Ericales, it is classified within the family Sapotaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Labourdonnaisia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to the specific region of the Western Indian Ocean. Its primary geographical presence is found exclusively on the island of Mauritius. Because of this limited range, it is considered an endemic species to this particular territory. This restricted distribution means that the plant's natural habitat is tied closely to the local ecosystems of the island. Consequently, its survival is deeply linked to the environmental conditions present in Mauritius.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Labourdonnaisia glauca is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located well above the ground on aerial shoots. Within this category, it specifically exhibits traits consistent with both a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte, indicating a woody perennial structure that maintains its vital organs on elevated branches to survive seasonal environmental changes. As a perennial woody plant, it follows a long-term life cycle involving the development of durable, lignified stems that allow it to persist through various climatic cycles in its natural habitat. Its developmental strategy relies on these elevated buds to protect the plant's regenerative capacity, ensuring continued growth and structural integrity over successive growing seasons.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Labourdonnaisia glauca is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a tree. As a terrestrial organism, it does not exhibit aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, nor does it function as an epiphyte. The plant is an independent species, lacking any parasitic lifestyle, and is not classified as a climber, vine, or liana, as it maintains a self-supporting structure rather than requiring external support for its development.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Labourdonnaisia glauca has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-catechin, Gallocatechin.

(+)-catechin

1. Acta naturae

Gallocatechin

1. Acta naturae

Conditions

Labourdonnaisia glauca has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include colorectal carcinoma, oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma, polio, rhinovirus.

Colorectal carcinoma

1. Acta naturae

Oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma

1. Acta naturae

Polio

1. Current drug targets

Rhinovirus

1. Current drug targets