Wingseed Lizardfoot

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Wingseed Lizardfoot

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Semonvillea pterocarpa

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Limeum pterocarpum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Caryophyllales. Furthermore, it is a member of the family Limeaceae and is categorized under the genus Limeum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Limeum pterocarpum, exhibits a specific distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the various landscapes of Burkina. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit parts of Mali and Mauritania. Its presence also extends into the territory of Nigeria. Finally, the geographical range includes the country of Niger.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Limeum pterocarpum is characterized by its specific distribution within defined altitudinal gradients, typically thriving in environments found between an elevation of 441 m AMSL and a maximum of 1340 m AMSL. Within this vertical range, the plant occupies various ecological niches that support its growth and medicinal potency, adapting to the varying climatic conditions and soil compositions present across these elevations. Its presence within these specific topographical limits suggests a reliance on particular moisture levels and temperature regimes characteristic of mid-to-high altitude habitats, which dictate its spatial distribution and interaction with local biotic and abiotic factors.

Elevational range max:

1340 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

441 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Limeum pterocarpum is characterized by its classification as an annual plant, completing its entire developmental cycle from germination to seed production within a single growing season. As an annual species, it follows a rapid reproductive strategy to ensure survival in its ecological niche. In terms of its structural growth habit and survival strategy, the plant is categorized as a therophyte, meaning it survives unfavorable environmental conditions primarily in the form of seeds, which remain dormant until conditions become suitable for the next generation. This life form is consistent across its botanical classification, identifying it specifically as a therophyte within the standard life form frameworks.

Life form :

therophyte

Lifecycle :

annual

Morphology

The morphology of Limium pterocarpum is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, presenting a structure that is primarily terrestrial in nature rather than aquatic or epiphytic. It functions as an independent organism, lacking parasitic tendencies. This herb exhibits a relatively low stature, with a plant height ranging from a minimum of 0.07 m to a maximum of 0.6 m. Regarding its climbing habit, the plant is classified as self-supporting, rather than acting as a liana, vine, or obligatory climber.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.6 m

Plant height min:

0.07 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Limeum pterocarpum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Tannins, polyphenols.

Flavonoids

1. Journal of tropical medicine

Tannins

1. Journal of tropical medicine

polyphenols

1. Journal of tropical medicine

Conditions

Limeum pterocarpum has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include diarrhea, infectious diseases.

Diarrhea

1. Journal of tropical medicine

Infectious diseases

1. Journal of tropical medicine

Preparations

Limeum pterocarpum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts.

Extracts

1. Journal of tropical medicine