Odyendea klaineana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Odyendea longipes
• Odyendea zimmermannii
• Hannoa chlorantha
• Zwingera undulata
• Hannoa longipes
• Hannoa undulata
• Simaba undulata
• Quassia klaineana
• Quassia undulata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Simaroubaceae, specifically falling under the genus Odyendea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Odyendea klaineaana, exhibits a specific distribution pattern throughout the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin and Burkina Faso. Additionally, its presence is documented across the territory of Gambia. The species also extends its reach into the nation of Ghana. Finally, its geographical range includes the coastal areas of Guinea-Bissau.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Odyendea klaineana is fundamentally defined by its existence within a forest habitat, where it relies on the complex structural and biological interactions characteristic of wooded ecosystems. Within this environment, the plant thrives under a canopy that moderates light intensity, temperature fluctuations, and moisture retention, creating a stable microclimate essential for its physiological processes. The forest floor provides a nutrient-rich substrate composed of decomposing organic matter, which supports the intricate soil microbiota and fungal networks that facilitate nutrient cycling for the species. By occupying this specific niche, Odyendea klaineana integrates into the broader forest community, participating in the local hydrological cycle and benefiting from the sheltered conditions provided by the surrounding vegetation.

Habitat :

forest

Life history

The life history of Odyendea klaineaana is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a phanerophyte, the plant maintains its photosynthetic organs on elevated stems, specifically exhibiting the structural characteristics of a phanerophyte to ensure survival and resource acquisition. Furthermore, it maintains an evergreen deciduousness, ensuring that its foliage remains functional throughout various environmental shifts rather than shedding leaves seasonally.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Odyendea klaineaana is characterized by its substantial stature, reaching a mean plant height of approximately 22.67 meters. This species exhibits a tree-like growth form, manifesting as a robust and woody plant. It is classified as a terrestrial organism rather than an aquatic or epiphytic one, and it functions as an independent species without parasitic tendencies. In terms of its structural habit, the plant is self-supporting, lacking the climbing characteristics of vines or lianas.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

22.6666666666667 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Odyendea klaineaana is characterized by a standard C3 photosynthetic pathway, utilizing the Calvin cycle to fix atmospheric carbon dioxide through the direct action of the enzyme RuBisCO. This metabolic strategy indicates that the plant undergoes photorespiration under high-temperature or water-stressed conditions, distinguishing it from C4 or CAM species. Furthermore, regarding its nutrient acquisition processes, the species does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the symbiotic relationship with diazotrophic bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms and must instead rely on the uptake of nitrates or ammonium from the soil substrate.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproductive cycle of Odyendea klaineaana is characterized by specific seasonal windows for flowering and fruiting. The flowering period is highly concentrated, with both the commencement and conclusion of the flowering stage occurring in January, though the timing remains variable depending on environmental conditions. Following the reproductive phase, the plant enters its fruiting stage, which is also characterized by a narrow temporal window; the fruiting process begins and ends within the month of August, reflecting a variable seasonal pattern. The seeds produced during this cycle exhibit high uniformity in their physical properties, with a recorded seed mass that remains constant at a mean, maximum, and minimum value of 1.3838 g.

Flowering time :

Jan

Fruiting time :

Aug

Seed mass mean:

1.3838 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Odyendea klaineana 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. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Chemicals

Odyendea klaineana has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CATECHIN, CHLOROGENIC ACID, Chaparrinone, RUTIN, caffeic acid.

CATECHIN

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

CHLOROGENIC ACID

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Chaparrinone

1. International journal for parasitology

RUTIN

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

caffeic acid

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

ellagic acid

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

p-coumaric acid

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

quercetin

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Activities

Odyendea klaineana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.

Antimalarial

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations