Neocussonia longipedicellata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Schefflera longipedicellata
• Cussonia longipedicellata
• Cussonia racemosa
• Schefflera macerosa

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Apiales. Finally, it is classified under the family Araliaceae and the genus Neocussonia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Neocussonia longipedicellata, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. It is found exclusively within the Western Indian Ocean region. Specifically, its natural habitat is located on the island of Madagascar. Because it is endemic to this single area, it plays a unique role in the local ecosystem. Understanding this precise distribution is essential for the conservation of the species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Neocussonia longipedicellata is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, specifically manifesting as a nanophanerophyte. This growth strategy indicates that the plant's perennating buds are located above the ground, typically on branches that remain relatively low to the surface. Within the broader spectrum of life forms, it is categorized under the phanerophyte group, distinguishing it from chamaephytes or hemicryptophytes by the positioning of its regenerative structures. This life history allows the species to persist through varying environmental conditions by maintaining its vital buds in a protected, elevated position above the soil level.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Neocuassonia longipediellata is characterized by a growth form that functions as a tree, possessing a distinct woody structure. It is categorized as a terrestrial plant, existing as an independent organism that does not function as a parasite or an epiphyte. In terms of its climbing habits, the plant is described as self-supporting, exhibiting both self-supporting qualities as a climber and maintaining its structural integrity without being an obligatory or facultative vine or liana.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Neocussonia longipedicellata has 1 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 leaf.

Leaf

1. Phytochemistry
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Chemicals

Neocussonia longipedicellata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cussosaponin A, Cussosaponin B, Cussosaponin C, Cussosaponin E, Cussoside E.

Cussosaponin A

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Cussosaponin B

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Cussosaponin C

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Cussosaponin E

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Cussoside E

1. Phytochemistry

RUTIN

1. Phytochemistry

Preparations