Syncolostemon welwitschii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Orthosiphon welwitschii var. angolensis
• Orthosiphon adornatus var. angolensis
• Orthosiphon adornatus var. oblongifolius
• Orthosiphon welwitschii
• Orthosiphon adornatus
• Orthosiphon laurentii
• Orthosiphon marquesii
• Orthosiphon pseudornatus
• Hemizygia chevalieri
• Orthosiphon adornatus var. chlorococcus
• Hemizygia laurentii
• Hemizygia welwitschii
• Orthosiphon adornatus var. rotundifolius

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Syncolostemon welwitschii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. It is further identified by its specific genus, Syncolostemon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found within the borders of Nigeria. Its presence extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it inhabits the Central African Republic, Cameroon, and the DR Congo. Additionally, the species is located in the Northeast Tropical Africa region, specifically in Chad. Together, these locations highlight the diverse ecological range of the species throughout the tropics.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Syncolostemon welwitschii is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural growth habit and positioning relative to the soil surface, it is classified as a chamaephyte, a life form that typically maintains its photosynthetic organs close to the ground. This specific botanical classification, noted both as a chamaephyte and under the broader life form categorization of chamaephyte, dictates its survival strategy and physical stature within its ecological niche.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Syncolostemon welwitschii is characterized by a growth form classified as a herb. The plant exhibits a non-woody structure, lacking significant lignification in its stems. In terms of stature, it maintains a relatively low profile, reaching a maximum plant height of approximately 0.609607413 meters.

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.609607413 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Syncolostemon welwitschii 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 leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of insect science (Online)

Chemicals

Syncolostemon welwitschii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include HEXANE, acetone, methanol.

HEXANE

1. Journal of insect science (Online)

acetone

1. Journal of insect science (Online)

methanol

1. Journal of insect science (Online)