Monotes engleri

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Monotes tomentellus

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Monotes engleri, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Malvales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Dipterocarpaceae and the genus Monotes.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of South Tropical Africa. Within this broad region, its presence is confirmed in the nation of Angola. It also thrives in the territories of Malawi and Mozambique. Furthermore, the species can be found growing in Zambia. Finally, its geographical range extends into Zimbabwe.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Monotes engleri is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, meaning the plant survives for more than two years, allowing it to establish a long-term presence within its ecological niche. Throughout its development, it undergoes various stages of growth that contribute to its sustained existence in the wild. As a perennial species, it does not rely on the rapid, single-season reproductive cycles seen in annuals or biennials; instead, it invests energy into maintaining robust structures that support continuous or seasonal growth over many years. This extended lifespan enables the plant to adapt to environmental fluctuations and participate in long-term ecological processes within its habitat.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Monotes engleri is characterized by its stature as a woody tree, reaching a mean height of approximately 5 meters. As a terrestrial species, it does not exhibit aquatic or epiphytic tendencies, growing instead within land-based ecosystems. The plant is self-supporting in its growth habit, functioning neither as a climbing liana nor a vine, and it maintains an independent life cycle without acting as a parasite.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

5 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Monotes englneri is characterized by a specific metabolic profile adapted to its ecological niche. It utilizes the C3 photosynthetic pathway, a method of carbon fixation that involves the direct carboxylation of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate by the enzyme RuBisCO, typically occurring under moderate environmental conditions. Furthermore, the species does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the specialized symbiotic relationships with diazotrophic bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into biologically available forms, relying instead on the uptake of nitrogenous compounds from the soil.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Monotes engleri 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. Phytochemistry

Chemicals

Monotes engleri has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6,8-Diprenyleriodictyol, 6-(1,1-Dimethylallyl)eriodictyol, 6-(1,1-dimethylallyl)naringenin, Hiravanone.

6,8-Diprenyleriodictyol

1. Phytochemistry

6-(1,1-Dimethylallyl)eriodictyol

1. Phytochemistry

6-(1,1-dimethylallyl)naringenin

1. Phytochemistry

Hiravanone

1. Phytochemistry