Neocussonia bojeri

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Cussonia bojeri
• Schefflera bojeri

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Araliaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Neocussonia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily located within the unique ecosystems of the Western Indian Ocean. Its specific geographical range is centered on the island of Madagascar. Within this tropical region, it thrives in the local habitats characteristic of the area. Because of this restricted location, the species is considered endemic to the island. Consequently, its natural distribution is limited to this specific part of the world.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Neocussonia bojeri is characterized by its specific growth strategies and structural classifications within its ecosystem. Primarily, this species functions as a phanerophyte, maintaining its perennating buds well above the ground level to survive varying environmental conditions. Additionally, it exhibits characteristics of a nanophanerophyte, indicating that its persistent woody structures are kept at a relatively low height, typically between 25 and 50 centimeters from the soil surface. This combination of life forms allows the plant to navigate its niche by balancing structural height with resilience, ensuring its survival through seasonal shifts.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Neo cuissonia bojei is characterized by a growth form classified as a shrub, exhibiting a predominantly woody structure. This plant functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite and is primarily terrestrial in its habitat, though it can exist within the spectrum of aquatic and semiaquatic environments. In terms of its physical habit, it is a self-supporting species that does not rely on other structures for climbing, maintaining a stable, non-epiphytic presence on the ground.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Neocussonia bojeri 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. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Chemicals

Neocussonia bojeri has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Paniculoside IV, RUTIN.

Paniculoside IV

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

RUTIN

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Preparations