Stephania dinklagei

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Stephania dinklagei var. axillaris
• Cissampelos dinklagei

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 Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Menispermaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Stephania, specifically the species Stephania dinklaeii.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Stephanostegia dinklagei, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin. Furthermore, the species is documented to occur in Ghana and Guinea. Its presence is also noted in the Ivory Coast. Finally, the plant extends its range into Liberia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Stephanis dinklae is characterized by a robust, woody growth habit, functioning as an independent organism without parasitic tendencies. It grows as an obligatory liana, utilizing a climbing mechanism to reach significant heights within its ecosystem. This climbing plant can reach a mean height of approximately 12 m, with maximum recorded heights extending up to 18.28822238 m. Primarily a terrestrial species, it does not exhibit aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, nor does it function as an epiphyte; instead, it maintains a terrestrial lifestyle.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

18.28822238 m

Plant height mean:

12 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Stephanioa dinklagei is characterized by specialized metabolic pathways adapted to its specific environmental niche, focusing on resource acquisition and survival in potentially nutrient-limited conditions. Regarding its nutrient cycling capabilities, the plant does not function as a nitrogen fixer; it lacks the symbiotic relationship with diazotrophic bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms, meaning its nitrogen requirements must be met through the uptake of nitrates or ammonium from the soil. Consequently, its physiological processes are heavily reliant on soil nutrient availability and efficient root-based absorption strategies. The plant's metabolic efficiency is geared toward maintaining cellular homeostasis and supporting its structural growth through standard photosynthetic and respiratory cycles, without the specialized nitrogen-fixing mechanisms found in certain leguminous species.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Reproduction

The reproduction of Stephanioia dinklagei is characterized by specific pollination mechanisms and genetic strategies. Regarding its reproductive processes, the plant exhibits a distinct pattern of genetic exchange where self-fertilization is absent. This absence of self-fertilization implies that the species relies on cross-pollination to ensure genetic diversity, requiring the transfer of pollen between different individual plants rather than within a single flower or individual. This reproductive trait is a critical component of its life cycle, influencing its population dynamics and its ability to adapt to varying environmental conditions through the promotion of outcrossing.

Self fertilization :

absent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Stephania dinklagei has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-O,N-Dimethylliriodendronine, Aloe emodin, Corydine, Dicentrinone, Liriodenine.

2-O,N-Dimethylliriodendronine

1. Planta medica

Aloe emodin

1. Planta medica

Corydine

1. Planta medica

Dicentrinone

1. Planta medica

Liriodenine

1. Planta medica

N-Methylliriodendronine

1. Planta medica

Conditions

Stephania dinklagei has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Plasmodium falciparum.

Plasmodium falciparum

1. Planta medica