Sorindeia africana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Thyrsodium subglabrum
• Sorindeiopsis zenkeri
• Sorindeia africana var. lastoursvillensis
• Sorindeia tessmannii
• Sorindeia multifoliolata var. watsaensis
• Sorindeia crassifolia
• Sorindeia lamprophylla
• Sorindeia nitida
• Sorindeia nitidula
• Sorindeia kimuenzae
• Sorindeia revoluta
• Sorindeia lemairei
• Sorindeia letestui
• Sorindeia tchibangensis
• Sorindeia gilletii
• Sorindeia befalensis
• Sorindeia ochracea
• Sorindeia lastoursvillensis
• Sorindeia multifoliolata
• Sorindeia maxima
• Thyrsodium africanum

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Sorindeia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, its range extends into the Central African Republic. The species is also documented throughout Cameroon and the Congo. Finally, its geographical presence is confirmed in the nation of Gabon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Sorindeia africana is characterized by its robust growth form, primarily manifesting as a woody tree or large shrub. As a climbing species, it functions as a self-supporting liana or vine, exhibiting a climbing habit that can be categorized as both obligatory and facultative in its ability to utilize surrounding structures for support. The plant possesses a distinctly woody structure, contributing to its stability and long-term perennial nature. In terms of scale, the plant can reach a significant stature, with a maximum height of approximately 13.72 meters.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height max:

13.71616679 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

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

Antioxidant

1. Scientific reports

Preparations

Sorindeia africana has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethyl acetate extract.

Ethyl acetate extract

1. Scientific reports