teripod

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• teripod

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Cinclidocarpus digyna
• Guilandina oleosperma
• Caesalpinia oleosperma
• Caesalpinia digyna
• Caesalpinia gracilis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Moullava digyna, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Fabales. Finally, it is a member of the Fabaceae family and falls under the genus Moullava.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning multiple regions across Asia and Africa. In the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in both Assam and Bangladesh. Its distribution extends into East Tropical Africa, specifically within the territory of Tanzania. Within China, the species is located in the South-Central regions as well as on the island of Hainan. Consequently, these varied locations highlight the wide ecological adaptability of the species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Moullava digyna is characterized by its nature as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. Unlike annuals that complete their life cycle in a single year or biennials that require two, this species maintains a long-term presence in its ecosystem, establishing stable root systems that support continuous growth and regeneration. This perennial lifecycle enables the plant to endure varying environmental conditions over several years, contributing to its longevity and its ability to recover from seasonal stressors.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Moullava digyna is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily manifesting as a shrub. This plant is a terrestrial species, existing as an independent organism without parasitic or epiphytic dependencies. In terms of its physical stature, it is a self-supporting plant that reaches a maximum height of approximately 10 m, with a mean height recorded at 10 m. Unlike climbing species, it maintains a robust, self-supporting structure throughout its development.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

10 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Moullava digyna is characterized by a specific metabolic framework designed for efficient carbon assimilation and nutrient acquisition. This species utilizes a C3 photosynthetic pathway, wherein the initial fixation of atmospheric carbon dioxide occurs through the enzyme Rubisco to form a three-carbon compound, a process typical of most temperate and tropical woody plants. In addition to its carbon assimilation strategy, the plant exhibits a specialized capacity for nutrient cycling as a nitrogen fixer; through symbiotic associations with diazotrophic microorganisms, it is capable of converting atmospheric nitrogen into biologically available forms, thereby enhancing its growth and survival in nitrogen-limited environments.

Nitrogen fixer :

yes

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Moullava digyna has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, stem.

Root

1. Ancient science of life

Stem

1. Biochemistry and biophysics reports

Chemicals

Moullava digyna has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bergenin, Caesalpinine A, Caesalpinine C.

bergenin

1. Journal of molecular modeling
2. Scientific reports
3. Journal of ethnopharmacology
4. Ancient science of life

Caesalpinine A

1. Ancient science of life

Caesalpinine C

1. Ancient science of life

Activities

Moullava digyna has 7 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antianxiety, Antiarthritic, Antioxidant, Astringent.

Analgesic

1. Food science & nutrition

Antianxiety

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antiarthritic

1. Food science & nutrition

Antioxidant

1. Food science & nutrition

Astringent

1. Ancient science of life

Cytotoxic

1. Food science & nutrition

Febrifuge

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology