Nauclea pobeguinii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Sarcocephalus pobeguinii

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, falling within the Rubiaceae family. Finally, it is identified by the genus Nauclea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Nauclea pobeguinii, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical African region. It can be found growing naturally within the borders of Burkina. Furthermore, its presence is documented throughout the coastal and inland areas of Ghana. The species also extends its range into Guinea-Bissau and the neighboring nation of Guinea. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the territory of the Ivory Coast.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Nauclea pobeguinii is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, specifically exhibiting traits consistent with both phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte life forms. As a phanerophyte, the plant maintains its photosynthetic buds and vegetative structures well above the soil surface, typically on woody branches, which allows it to thrive in its native tropical environments. Its growth strategy involves the development of persistent woody stems that elevate the crown, a characteristic shared by the nanophanerophyte subtype which suggests a stature that, while woody, may remain relatively compact or shrub-like depending on environmental conditions. This life form enables the species to navigate seasonal variations and competition for light within its ecosystem by securing its vital organs at a height protected from surface-level disturbances.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Nauclea pobeguinii is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, functioning as a self-supporting organism rather than a climber, liana, or vine. This species is an independent plant, not behaving as a parasite or an epiphyte, and typically maintains a terrestrial habitat, though its ecological range may encompass semiaquatic environments. In terms of physical stature, it exhibits significant vertical development, with a plant height ranging from a minimum of approximately 7.62 meters to a maximum of roughly 30.48 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

30.48037064 m

Plant height min:

7.62009266 m

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Nauclea pobeguinii is characterized by a highly flexible phenological pattern regarding its reproductive cycles. The flowering period for this species is notably inconsistent, as the flowering time is considered variable across different environmental conditions or seasonal shifts. Specifically, the flowering start can occur at any point throughout the year, spanning from January through December, while the flowering end is similarly variable and can also occur during any month from January to December. This lack of a fixed seasonal window suggests that the plant's reproductive activity is highly responsive to local ecological drivers rather than a strict, uniform calendar cycle.

Flowering time :

variable

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Nauclea pobeguinii has 4 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, leaf, root, stem.

Fruit

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Leaf

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Root

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Stem

1. Planta medica

Chemicals

Nauclea pobeguinii has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Saponins, Strictosamide, 3-Oxours-12-ene-27a,28-dioic acid, Citric Acid Trimethyl Ester, Flavonoids.

Saponins

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. International journal of microbiology

Strictosamide

1. Planta medica
2. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

3-Oxours-12-ene-27a,28-dioic acid

1. Acta crystallographica. Section E, Crystallographic communications

Citric Acid Trimethyl Ester

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Flavonoids

1. International journal of microbiology

Phenols

1. International journal of microbiology

Steroids

1. International journal of microbiology

Triterpenes

1. International journal of microbiology

p-coumaric acid

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

resveratrol

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Activities

Nauclea pobeguinii has 2 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Cytotoxic.

Antimalarial

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Planta medica

Cytotoxic

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Medicinal Uses

Nauclea pobeguinii has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cancer, E. coli, Plasmodium falciparum malaria, antimalarial, diarrhea.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations