Pericopsis laxiflora

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Afrormosia laxiflora
• Pericopsis angolensis subsp. laxiflora
• Ormosia laxiflora

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and is identified by the genus Pericopsis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the country of Benin. Additionally, its presence is documented across the territory of Burkina. The species is also native to the regions of Gambia and Ghana. Finally, its geographical range extends into Guinea-Bissau.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Pericopsis laxiflora is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its ecosystem over many years. It functions as a phanerophyte, maintaining its buds well above the ground level, which can be further classified under the phanerophyte life form category. This plant exhibits a deciduous nature, shedding its foliage seasonally as part of its biological cycle.

Deciduousness :

deciduous

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Pericopsis laxiflora is characterized by its substantial growth form, as it develops as a large, woody tree. This species reaches significant dimensions, with a recorded plant height ranging from a minimum of approximately 9.14 m to a maximum of 12.19 m, maintaining an average height of 10 m. As a terrestrial plant, it is non-aquatic and functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite or an epiphyte. While its structural habit is primarily that of a tree, its physical profile is defined by its robust, woody nature and its self-supporting growth habit, requiring no external structures for climbing or support.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

12.19214826 m

Plant height mean:

10 m

Plant height min:

9.144111192 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Pericopsis laxiflora is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation process and metabolic efficiency under typical environmental conditions. In addition to its carbon assimilation strategy, the plant exhibits specialized symbiotic capabilities as a nitrogen fixer, allowing it to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form to support its growth and nutrient requirements.

Nitrogen fixer :

yes

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Pericopsis laxiflora is characterized by specific seed morphological properties that ensure its dispersal and establishment. The seeds produced by this species exhibit a highly uniform mass, with a recorded mean, maximum, and minimum seed mass all consistently measured at 0.0922 g. This lack of variance in seed mass suggests a highly standardized reproductive output, which is a critical factor in the plant's life cycle and its ability to colonize suitable habitats.

Seed mass mean:

0.0922 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Pericopsis laxiflora 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 stem.

Stem

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Chemicals

Pericopsis laxiflora has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Tannins, genistein, polyphenols.

Tannins

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

genistein

1. Dr. Duke

polyphenols

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Activities

Pericopsis laxiflora has 74 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant, Antiangiogenic.

Abortifacient

1. Dr. Duke

Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

Antiaggregant

1. Dr. Duke

Antiangiogenic

1. Dr. Duke

Antiatherosclerotic

1. Dr. Duke

Anticancer (Breast)

1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic (Breast)

1. Dr. Duke

Anticlimacteric

1. Dr. Duke

Anticonvulsant

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Medicinal Uses

Pericopsis laxiflora has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, trypanosomes.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations