Terminalia engleri

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Pteleopsis suberosa

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Myrtales, falling into the family Combretaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Terminalia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Terminalia engleri, is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is specifically documented within the borders of Benin and Burkina. Furthermore, it can be found growing in the territories of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. The species also maintains a documented range within the country of Guinea. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's importance within the tropical ecosystems of western Africa.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Terminalia engleri is characterized by its status as a phanerophyte, specifically categorized within the classifications of phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte. As a perennial woody species, it maintains its buds well above the ground level, allowing it to thrive in its tropical forest habitats. Its growth strategy focuses on the development of a robust woody structure that supports long-term survival through various seasonal cycles, utilizing its elevated buds to protect against environmental stressors. This phanerophytic life form enables the plant to establish a significant canopy presence, facilitating its role in the complex ecological architecture of its native ecosystem.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Terminalia engleri is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, which functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite or epiphyte. As a terrestrial species, it does not exhibit aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, nor does it possess the climbing habits of a liana, vine, or self-supporting climber. The plant is structurally robust, displaying a distinct woodiness throughout its form. In terms of vertical development, it reaches a maximum plant height of approximately 9.14 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

9.144111192 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Terminalia engleri is characterized by a robust metabolic framework optimized for tropical forest environments, primarily driven by its C3 photosynthetic pathway. As a C3 plant, its carbon fixation process occurs through the direct carboxylation of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate (RuBP) by the enzyme RuBisCO, resulting in the immediate formation of a three-carbon compound, 3-phosphoglycerate. This metabolic strategy allows the plant to efficiently utilize available light and moisture in its native humid habitats, though it necessitates careful regulation of stomatal conductance to balance gas exchange with transpiration rates. The plant's physiological processes are closely tied to its ability to manage water potential and nutrient uptake through an extensive root system, which supports the high metabolic demands of its woody biomass and leaf canopy. Through this C3 mechanism, Terminalia engleri maintains steady biomass accumulation, facilitating its role within the complex ecological dynamics of its ecosystem.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Terminalia engleri is characterized by the production of small seeds that exhibit specific morphological consistency. Based on quantitative analysis, the seeds of this species possess a mean mass of 0.02532 g. The variation within the seed population is relatively narrow, with the recorded mass ranging from a minimum of 0.02429 g to a maximum of 0.02635 g. These precise measurements indicate a highly uniform reproductive output regarding individual seed weight.

Seed mass max:

0.02635 g

Seed mass mean:

0.02532 g

Seed mass min:

0.02429 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Terminalia engleri has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 11,14-EICOSADIENOIC ACID METHYL ESTER, CATECHIN, Decanoic acid methyl ester, SYRINGIC ACID, azelaic acid.

11,14-EICOSADIENOIC ACID METHYL ESTER

1. Toxicology reports

CATECHIN

1. Toxicology reports

Decanoic acid methyl ester

1. Toxicology reports

SYRINGIC ACID

1. Toxicology reports

azelaic acid

1. Toxicology reports

caffeic acid

1. Toxicology reports

luteolin

1. Toxicology reports

Activities

Terminalia engleri has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antiulcer.

Antibacterial

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antiulcer

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Terminalia engleri has 4 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include decoction, extracts of the stem bark, medicinal barks, methanolic extract.

Decoction

1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Extracts of the stem bark

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Medicinal barks

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Methanolic extract

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology