Schumanniophyton magnificum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Tetrastigma magnificum

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales. Ultimately, it is a member of the Rubiaceae family within the genus Schumanniophyton.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the tropical regions of Africa. In West Tropical Africa, its presence has been documented in Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can be found in the territory of Cabinba. It is also widely distributed across the Central African Republic and Cameroon within this same central zone. Finally, its range extends further into the Congo, completing its documented presence in these specific areas.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Schumanniophyton magnificum is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located well above the ground level, protected by aerial structures. Within this morphological framework, the species exhibits specific variations in its life strategy, functioning both as a phanerophyte and specifically categorized under the sub-type of nanophanerophyte. This indicates a life cycle sustained by woody or permanent stems that maintain their vital buds above the soil surface, allowing the plant to endure seasonal environmental shifts through its elevated structural architecture.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Schumanniophyton magnificum is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically categorized as a tree. This species is a terrestrial plant that functions independently, as it is neither an epiphyte nor a parasite. In terms of its structural stature, the plant exhibits a self-supporting climbing habit rather than being a liana or a vine. The height of the plant typically ranges from a minimum of approximately 3.66 meters to a maximum of about 4.88 meters, with a mean plant height of 5 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

4.876859303 m

Plant height mean:

5 m

Plant height min:

3.657644477 m

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Schumanniophyton magnificum is characterized by a specific seasonal cycle regarding its fruiting period. The plant initiates its fruiting stage during the month of April, marking the beginning of its reproductive output. This fruiting phase is relatively concentrated, as the period concludes within the same month of April. While the broader seasonal context allows for variability across the calendar year, the specific fruiting window for this species is defined by this April timeframe for both the start and end of the process.

Fruiting time :

Apr

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Schumanniophyton magnificum has 3 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, seed, stem.

Root

1. Phytochemistry

Seed

1. African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM

Stem

1. African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM

Chemicals

Schumanniophyton magnificum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Schumanniofioside A, Noreugenin, Peptide, Rohitukine, Schumanniofioside B.

Schumanniofioside A

1. Phytochemistry
2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Noreugenin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Peptide

1. Planta medica

Rohitukine

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Schumanniofioside B

1. Phytochemistry

Activities

Schumanniophyton magnificum has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Androgenic, Aphrodisiac.

Androgenic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Aphrodisiac

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Schumanniophyton magnificum has 9 reported investigations on conditions identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include malaria, ATPase, erectile dysfunction, female infertility, fever.

Malaria

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM

Atpase

1. Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology

Erectile dysfunction

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Female infertility

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Fever

1. African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM

Parasitic infections

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Phospholipase a2

1. Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology

Skin diseases

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Typhoid fever

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Schumanniophyton magnificum has 5 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extract, aqueous extract of the bark of Schumanniophyton magnificum, aqueous extract of the roots, crude extracts from the stem bark and seeds, root bark.

Aqueous extract

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Aqueous extract of the bark of schumanniophyton magnificum

1. Planta medica

Aqueous extract of the roots

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Crude extracts from the stem bark and seeds

1. African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM

Root bark

1. Phytochemistry