Rytigynia senegalensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Canthium euonymoides
• Vangueria euonymoides
• Rytigynia senegalensis var. ledermannii

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 Gentianaales, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement in the genus Rytigynia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of West Tropical Africa. Its presence is documented within the borders of Benin, where it thrives in local ecosystems. It is also widely found in Burkina, contributing to the region's botanical variety. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the territories of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, the geographical reach of this medicinal plant includes the nation of Guinea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Rytigynia senegalensis is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons within its natural habitat. In terms of its structural growth patterns and architectural strategies, the species exhibits a dual classification of life forms; it functions as a phanerophyte, possessing significant above-ground woody structures, while also displaying traits consistent with a nanophanerophyte, where the stems remain relatively short or low to the ground.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Rytigynia senegalensis is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a shrub. It is a terrestrial species, exhibiting a non-aquatic lifestyle that distinguishes it from semiaquatic or aquatic plants. In terms of its structural habit, the plant is self-supporting, functioning as a self-supporting climber rather than an obligatory liana or vine. Furthermore, the plant operates as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic or epiphytic tendencies, and maintains a stable terrestrial existence.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Rytigynia senegalensis has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic.

Antidiabetic

1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine

Antioxidant

1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine

Hypoglycemic

1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine

Medicinal Uses

Rytigynia senegalensis has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include constipation, diabetes mellitus, dysentery, hyperglycemia, malaria.

Most Reported Uses