Strychnos malacoclados

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Strychnos limbogeton
• Strychnos pansa

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Gentianales and the family Loganiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Strychnos.

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 specifically noted in the nation of Ghana, where it thrives in local ecosystems. The species also occupies significant habitats within the borders of Guinea. Furthermore, its geographical range extends into the Ivory Coast and Liberia. Finally, the distribution of this medicinal plant includes the expansive territories of Nigeria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Strychnos malacoclastos is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody stems. Within this life strategy, it exhibits specific structural nuances categorized as both a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte, indicating that while it maintains a perennial, woody existence, its stature typically remains relatively small or shrub-like compared to massive canopy trees. As a perennial woody species, its life cycle involves long-term survival through established stem systems that protect its reproductive buds from seasonal environmental stressors, allowing it to persist in its habitat over multiple growing seasons.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Strychnos malacoclados is characterized by its growth habit as a woody liana, functioning as an obligatory climber that relies on external structures for support rather than being self-supporting. This climbing vine exhibits a robust, woody stem structure that allows it to ascend through forest canopies. Despite its climbing nature, the plant maintains a terrestrial existence, rooting in the ground rather than growing as an epiphyte.

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Strychnos malacoclados has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Stem

1. Planta medica

Chemicals

Strychnos malacoclados has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bisnordihydrotoxiferine, DIVARINE, Vomicine.

Bisnordihydrotoxiferine

1. Planta medica

DIVARINE

1. Planta medica

Vomicine

1. Planta medica

Activities

Strychnos malacoclados has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antiplasmodial.

Antimalarial

1. Planta medica

Antiplasmodial

1. Planta medica

Conditions

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

Plasmodium falciparum

1. Planta medica

Preparations

Strychnos malacoclados has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include stem bark.

Stem bark

1. Planta medica