Sorindeia juglandifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Sorindeia rhodesica
• Sorindeia juglandifolia var. divaricata
• Sorindeia gossweileri
• Sorindeia katangensis
• Sorindeia heterophylla
• Sorindeia collina
• Sorindeia claessensii
• Sorindeia undulata
• Sorindeia thollonii
• Sorindeia sparanoi
• Sorindeia ripicola
• Sorindeia submontana
• Sorindeia poggei
• Sorindeia ngounyensis
• Sorindeia lundensis
• Sorindeia adolfi-friederici
• Dupuisia juglandifolia
• Dacryodes dahomensis
• Sorindeia mayumbensis
• Sapindus simplicifolius
• Pachylobus dahomensis

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, falling under 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, Sorindeia juglandiifolia, exhibits a specific distribution pattern throughout the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin and Burkina Faso. Additionally, its range extends into the nation of Ghana. The species is also documented to inhabit Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its geographical presence is confirmed in the country of Guinea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Sorindeia juglandiifolia is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, specifically exhibiting traits consistent with both phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte life forms. As a phanerophyte, the plant maintains its photosynthetic organs on elevated shoots that protect the buds from unfavorable environmental conditions during non-growing seasons. Within this category, its development aligns with the nanophanerophyte growth habit, indicating a relatively low-growing woody structure where the perennating buds are held just above the soil surface. This life strategy allows the species to persist through seasonal changes by protecting its vital meristematic tissues, ensuring long-term survival and structural stability within its ecological niche.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Sorindeia juglandiifolia is characterized by a woody growth form, manifesting primarily as a tree. This species is a terrestrial plant, functioning as an independent organism rather than a parasite or an epiphyte. It is a self-supporting structure, lacking the climbing or vining habits associated with lianas or obligatory climbers. Reaching a maximum plant height of approximately 9.14 meters, its physical architecture is defined by robust, woody tissues that support its upright, tree-like stature in its natural terrestrial habitat.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

9.144111192 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Sorindeia juglandiifolia is characterized by its utilization of the C3 photosynthetic pathway, a mechanism wherein carbon dioxide is fixed directly into a three-carbon compound during the initial stage of the Calvin cycle. This metabolic process occurs primarily within the mesophyll cells, where the enzyme RuBisCO facilitates the carboxylation of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate. Because it relies on this C3 pathway, the plant's physiological efficiency is highly dependent on environmental variables such as light intensity, temperature, and water availability, as it must balance the intake of CO2 with the risk of photorespiration. This metabolic framework governs its carbon assimilation rates and dictates its resource allocation strategies for growth and secondary metabolite production.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Sorindeia juglandifolia has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, leaf.

Fruit

1. Malaria journal

Leaf

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Sorindeia juglandifolia has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,3,6-trihydroxy benzoic acid, ANACARDIC ACID, ETHYL GALLATE, Gallic acid, Isoquercitrin.

2,3,6-trihydroxy benzoic acid

1. Malaria journal

ANACARDIC ACID

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

ETHYL GALLATE

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Gallic acid

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Isoquercitrin

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Sorindeia juglandifolia has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Plasmodium berghei.

Plasmodium berghei

1. Malaria journal

Preparations

Sorindeia juglandifolia has 2 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Air-dried fruits, extract.

Air-dried fruits

1. Malaria journal

Extract

1. Malaria journal