Psychotria succulenta

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Grumilea succulenta
• Uragoga succulenta
• Psychotria giorgii

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Gentianaales and is a member of the Rubiaceae family. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Psychotria, specifically as the species Psychotria succulenta.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad presence across several regions within the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its range specifically includes the nations of Ghana and Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can be found in Burundi and the Central African Republic. Additionally, its distribution extends into Cameroon within the same central region. Together, these locations highlight the diverse tropical habitats where the species thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Psychotria succulenta is characterized by its distinct growth habits and structural adaptations within its ecological niche. As a perennial species, its life cycle is defined by its classification as a phanerophyte, indicating that its regenerative buds are located on aerial shoots well above the soil surface, allowing it to maintain a robust woody structure. Depending on the specific environmental conditions and the development of its canopy, the plant may also exhibit characteristics consistent with a nanophanerophyte, where the height of its woody stems is relatively low compared to larger forest phanerophytes. This dual potential in its life form allows it to navigate various light and moisture gradients, transitioning through different stages of maturity while maintaining its perennial presence in the landscape.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Psychotria succulenta is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily manifesting as a shrub. It functions as an independent organism, not exhibiting parasitic behavior, and is a terrestrial species rather than an epiphyte. While it possesses the structural capacity to act as a self-supporting climber, its primary habit is that of a shrub. The plant reaches a maximum height of approximately 9.14 meters.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

9.144111192 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Psychotria succulenta has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Barbinervic acid, Gallic acid, OLEANOLIC ACID, VEPRISINE, borreriagenin.

Barbinervic acid

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Gallic acid

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OLEANOLIC ACID

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VEPRISINE

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borreriagenin

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scopoletin

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Activities

Psychotria succulenta has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

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Conditions

Psychotria succulenta has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include infectious diseases.

Infectious diseases

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