Peddiea fischeri

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Peddiea brachypoda
• Peddiea longipedicellata var. multiflora
• Peddiea cyathulata
• Peddiea longiflora
• Peddiea longipedicellata
• Peddiea mildbraedii
• Peddiea arthurii
• Peddiea potamophila
• Peddiea batesii
• Peddiea multiflora
• Peddiea fischeri var. coriacea
• Peddiea volkensii
• Peddiea zenkeri

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known as Peddiea fischeri, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Malvales. Finally, it is a member of the family Thymelaeaceae and falls under the genus Peddiea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Peddiea fischeri, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of West Tropical Africa. Its presence has been documented within the borders of Guinea and Liberia. Additionally, the species can be found in the country of Mali. The geographical range extends further into Nigeria as well. Finally, the distribution includes the coastal nation of Sierra Leone.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Peddiea fischeri is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, meaning the plant lives for more than two years and undergoes multiple growth cycles throughout its existence. As a perennial species, it establishes a persistent base that allows it to survive seasonal changes and regrow during favorable environmental conditions. This long-term survival strategy enables the plant to invest energy into robust structural development and reproductive success over several successive growing seasons.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Peddiea fischeri is characterized by its robust and woody structure, manifesting as a plant that can exhibit both tree and shrub growth forms. It is a terrestrial species that grows independently, functioning as a non-parasitic organism without reliance on other hosts. The plant is self-supporting rather than a climber and can reach a significant plant height with a mean measurement of approximately 10 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

10 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Peddiea fischeri 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 root.

Root

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Peddiea fischeri has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,6-DMBQ, 2,6-Dimethoxybenzoquinone, Daphnoretin, Umbelliferone.

2,6-DMBQ

1. Journal of natural products

2,6-Dimethoxybenzoquinone

1. Journal of natural products

Daphnoretin

1. Journal of natural products

Umbelliferone

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Peddiea fischeri has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include chloroform-soluble fraction of the roots.

Chloroform-soluble fraction of the roots

1. Journal of natural products