Pleiocarpa bicarpellata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Hunteria ambiens

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 Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae and the genus Pleiocarpa. Specifically, the species is identified as Pleiocarpa bicarpellata.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Its geographical range specifically includes the nation of Cameroon. Furthermore, it can be found growing within the borders of Gabon. The species is also distributed throughout the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Finally, its presence extends to the territories of Congo and Cabinda.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Pleiocarpas bicarpellata is characterized by its classification as a perennial organism, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle within a single year. In terms of its structural growth habits and ecological positioning, the species exhibits a dual life form profile, categorized both as a phanerophyte, indicating it possesses significant woody or upright structures that protect its buds above the ground, and as a nanophanerophyte, suggesting a tendency toward smaller, shrub-like growth forms. This combination of traits allows the plant to maintain a stable presence within its habitat over an extended lifespan.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Pleiocarpus bicarpellatus is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily manifesting as a tree. It is a terrestrial plant that functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite or an epiphyte. In terms of its climbing habit, it is classified as self-supporting, rather than acting as an obligatory or facultative liana or vine. The plant exhibits significant variation in stature, with heights ranging from a minimum of approximately 0.91 meters to a maximum of approximately 14.02 meters, maintaining an average height of about 10 meters.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

14.0209705 m

Plant height mean:

10 m

Plant height min:

0.914411119 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Pleiocarpia bicarpellata is characterized by its specific metabolic pathways and nutrient acquisition strategies, which are critical for its survival in its natural habitat. A key aspect of its physiological profile concerns its ability to interact with soil microorganisms for nutrient enhancement; specifically, regarding its capacity for atmospheric nitrogen assimilation, this plant is not a nitrogen fixer. This means it lacks the specialized symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, such as Rhizobium, typically found in leguminous species, and must instead rely on the uptake of available nitrates and ammonium from the soil through its root system to satisfy its nitrogen requirements for protein synthesis and enzymatic functions. Its metabolic processes are geared toward efficient resource management within its ecological niche, focusing on carbon fixation and the regulation of transpiration to maintain cellular homeostasis.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Pleiocarpa bicarpellata 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. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Activities

Pleiocarpa bicarpellata has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial, Cytotoxic.

Antiplasmodial

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Cytotoxic

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Conditions

Pleiocarpa bicarpellata has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Plasmodium falciparum.

Plasmodium falciparum

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Preparations

Pleiocarpa bicarpellata has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude extract.

Crude extract

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences