Lavigeria macrocarpa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Icacina macrocarpa
• Lavigeria salutaris

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Icacinales, specifically within the family Icacinaceae. Its taxonomic identification is completed by its classification under the genus Lavigeria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern primarily located within the tropical regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Nigeria. Moving into the West-Central Tropical Africa zone, the species can be found in the Central African Republic. Furthermore, the plant extends its range through Cameroon and into the Congo. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the nation of Gabon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Lavigeria macrocarpa is intrinsically linked to the complex structural dynamics of its native environment, specifically thriving within the dense primary well-drained forest. In these stable, climax forest ecosystems, the plant occupies niches characterized by high organic matter content and consistent moisture levels maintained by a thick canopy cover. The well-drained nature of the substrate is a critical ecological requirement, preventing root hypoxia while allowing for the steady infiltration of nutrients necessary for its growth. Within this dense primary vegetation, the plant exists in a state of constant competition for light and space, benefiting from the microclimates created by the multi-layered forest architecture which buffers against extreme temperature fluctuations and maintains high humidity levels.

Habitat :

dense primary wel-drained forest

Morphology

The morphology of Lavigeria macrocarpa is characterized by its growth as a woody liana, functioning as an obligatory climber that utilizes surrounding structures for support. Although it exhibits the structural complexity of a tree in certain developmental aspects, its primary habit is that of a vine. As an independent organism, it does not function as a parasite, maintaining its own nutritional processes. Furthermore, it is classified as a terrestrial plant, rooting in the soil rather than growing as an epiphyte.

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Lavigeria macrocarpa has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Icacine, Phenols, Tannins.

Flavonoids

1. Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences

Icacine

1. Fitoterapia

Phenols

1. Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences

Tannins

1. Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences

Activities

Lavigeria macrocarpa has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.

Antifungal

1. Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences

Antioxidant

1. Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences

Cytotoxic

1. Fitoterapia

Preparations

Lavigeria macrocarpa has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include EtOH extract, plant extracts.

Etoh extract

1. Fitoterapia

Plant extracts

1. Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences