Oxyanthus unilocularis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Oxyanthus litoreus
• Oxyanthus macrophyllus

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the Rubiaceae family within the genus Oxyanthus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Oxyanthus unilocularis, is primarily distributed throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented across several specific countries, including Benin and Ghana. It can also be found within the borders of Guinea, extending its reach through the coastal areas. Furthermore, the species is located in the Ivory Coast and Liberia. These locations define its natural habitat within the tropical landscapes of West Africa.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Oxyanthus unilocularis is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural growth strategies, it exhibits a dual classification within life form categories, functioning as both a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte. This indicates that while it possesses woody stems that elevate its photosynthetic organs above the ground level, its growth habit can also manifest in a more compact, low-growing stature.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Oxyanthus unilocularis is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily manifesting as a shrub. This plant is a terrestrial species that grows independently, functioning as a non-parasitic organism. In terms of stature, it reaches a mean height of approximately 7.62 m, with a maximum recorded height of 7.62009266 m. While it exhibits a shrubby habit, its structural development also allows it to function as a self-supporting climber.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

7.62009266 m

Plant height mean:

7.62 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Oxyanthus unilocularis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Clethric acid, STIGMASTEROL, oleanoic acid.

Clethric acid

1. Natural product research

STIGMASTEROL

1. Natural product research

oleanoic acid

1. Natural product research

Medicinal Uses

Oxyanthus unilocularis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cryptococcus.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations