Lindackeria dentata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Oncoba dentata
• Lindackeria dentata var. salicifolia
• Lindackeria caillei

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Lindackeria dentata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Achariaceae and is categorized under the genus Lindackeria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Lindackeria dentata, is primarily found within the region of West Tropical Africa. Its natural range extends across several specific countries located in this part of the continent. Specifically, it can be located in the nation of Benin as well as in Ghana. The species also inhabits the territories of Guinea and Ivory Coast. Furthermore, its geographical distribution includes the country of Liberia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Lindackera dentata is characterized by its significant stature and robust structural development, typically manifesting as a woody tree or shrub. It exhibits a substantial growth habit, with an average plant height of approximately 10 m, though it can reach a maximum height of up to 15.24 m. As a terrestrial species, it thrives in land-based environments and does not exhibit aquatic or epiphytic tendencies. The plant is entirely self-supporting, meaning it functions as a self-supporting woody structure rather than a liana or climbing vine. Furthermore, it maintains an independent biological existence, functioning as a non-parasitic organism within its ecosystem.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

15.24018532 m

Plant height mean:

10 m

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproductive cycle of Lindackia dentata is characterized by a seasonal flowering pattern that typically begins in March and concludes in May, though the specific timing can remain variable depending on environmental conditions. While the flowering period follows this general window, the subsequent fruiting stage exhibits a highly variable schedule. Both the start and end of the fruiting period are inconsistent, spanning across various months of the year without a fixed temporal constraint, making the fruit development cycle highly adaptable to local ecological shifts.

Flowering time :

Mar

Flowering time :

May

Fruiting time :

variable

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Lindackeria dentata has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Planta medica

Chemicals

Lindackeria dentata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Epivolkenin, Taraktophyllin, uridine.

Epivolkenin

1. Planta medica

Taraktophyllin

1. Planta medica

uridine

1. Planta medica

Preparations

Lindackeria dentata has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaves.

Leaves

1. Planta medica