Rinorea oblongifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Pittosporum oblongifolium
• Rinorea dichroa

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 is ordered under Malpighiales and falls into the family Violaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Rinorea, specifically as the species Rinorea oblongifolia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily located within the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its presence is documented in the nation of Ghana. It also extends across the borders into Guinea and the Ivory Coast. Furthermore, the species can be found growing in Liberia. Finally, its geographical range includes the territory of Nigeria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Rinorea oblongifolia is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located on aerial branches well above the ground. Within this classification, it specifically functions as a phanerophyte, ensuring its survival through seasonal variations by maintaining its vital structures in elevated, woody stems. This life strategy allows the plant to persist in its ecological niche, utilizing its perennial structure to navigate environmental shifts and establish a stable presence within its habitat.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Rinorea oblongifolia is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily manifesting as a tree. As a terrestrial species, it functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite or an epiphyte. The plant is self-supporting in its structure, lacking the climbing habits of lianas or vines. In terms of stature, it exhibits significant vertical development, with an average plant height of approximately 4 m, though it can reach a maximum height of up to 10.66812972 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

10.66812972 m

Plant height mean:

4 m

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Rinorea oblongifolia is characterized by a highly flexible phenological cycle, as both its flowering and fruiting periods are classified as variable throughout the year. The flowering process does not adhere to a rigid seasonal window; instead, the flowering start and end times can occur across any month from January through December, depending on environmental conditions. Similarly, the fruiting stage follows this irregular pattern, with the onset and conclusion of fruit development also being variable and potentially spanning the entire calendar year. This lack of a fixed reproductive schedule suggests that the plant can respond dynamically to local climatic shifts, allowing for staggered or continuous reproductive efforts across the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.

Flowering time :

variable

Fruiting time :

variable

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Rinorea oblongifolia 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 fruit.

Fruit

1. Natural product research

Chemicals

Rinorea oblongifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Friedelin.

Friedelin

1. Natural product research