Terminalia leiocarpa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Conocarpus parvifolius
• Anogeissus schimperi
• Conocarpus schimperi
• Conocarpus leiocarpus
• Anogeissus leiocarpa
• Terminalia schimperi
• Anogeissus leiocarpa f. grandifolia
• Anogeissus leiocarpa f. parvifolia
• Anogeissus leiocarpa var. schimperi

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Myrtales, it is classified under the family Combretaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Terminalia, and its specific species name, Terminalia leiocarpa.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Within this vast area, it can be found growing in the country of Benin. Its presence is also documented in the nation of Burkina. Furthermore, the species is known to inhabit parts of Gambia and Ghana. Finally, its geographical range extends into the territory of Guinea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Terminalia leiocarpa is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment over many years. As a phanerophyte, its regenerative buds are located high above the ground on woody stems, a structural adaptation typical of larger woody plants. Furthermore, this species maintains an evergreen deciduousness, ensuring that it retains its foliage throughout the year to support continuous physiological processes.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Terminalia leiocarpa is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree. This species exhibits a robust structure, with a mean plant height of approximately 15 meters, though it can reach a maximum height of up to 21.33625945 meters. As a self-supporting organism, it does not function as a climber, liana, or vine, nor does it exhibit obligatory or facultative climbing behaviors. The plant is strictly terrestrial in its habitat and maintains an independent lifestyle, meaning it is not a parasite. Its overall architecture is defined by its woody nature, supporting its significant stature within its ecosystem.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

21.33625945 m

Plant height mean:

15 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Terminalia leiocarpa is characterized by a standard C3 photosynthetic pathway, utilizing the Calvin cycle to fix atmospheric carbon dioxide into organic compounds, which is typical for most woody tropical species in this genus. In terms of nutrient cycling and symbiotic relationships, the plant does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the specialized root nodules containing nitrogen-fixing bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms. Consequently, its nitrogen acquisition relies primarily on the uptake of nitrates and ammonium from the soil through its root system.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Terminalia leiocarpa is characterized by the production of fruit that possesses a dry texture. The seeds produced by this species exhibit high consistency in their physical dimensions, with a recorded seed volume that remains constant at a mean, maximum, and minimum value of 97 mm³. In terms of weight, the seeds show slight variations, with a minimum mass of 0.00552 g and a maximum mass of 0.00893 g, resulting in an average seed mass of 0.007225 g.

Fruit dryness :

dry

Seed mass max:

0.00893 g

Seed mass mean:

0.007225 g

Seed mass min:

0.00552 g

Seed volume max:

97 mm³

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Terminalia leiocarpa has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ellagic acid, 1-Docosene, 1-OCTADECENE, 2,3-(S)-hexahydroxydiphenoyl-D-glucose, 2-Methyl-Z,Z-3,13-octadecadienol.

ellagic acid

1. Frontiers in pharmacology
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

1-Docosene

1. Phytomedicine plus : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

1-OCTADECENE

1. Phytomedicine plus : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

2,3-(S)-hexahydroxydiphenoyl-D-glucose

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

2-Methyl-Z,Z-3,13-octadecadienol

1. Phytomedicine plus : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

9-HEPTADECANONE

1. Phytomedicine plus : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Astragalin

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Cetene

1. Phytomedicine plus : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Eicosene

1. Phytomedicine plus : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Gallic acid

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Terminalia leiocarpa has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic.

Anthelmintic

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Terminalia leiocarpa 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. Frontiers in pharmacology

Preparations

Terminalia leiocarpa has 4 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Crude methanol extract, Ethyl acetate extract (EtOAc), MeOH extracts, extracts.

Crude methanol extract

1. Phytomedicine plus : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Ethyl acetate extract (etoac)

1. Phytomedicine plus : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Meoh extracts

1. Animals : an open access journal from MDPI

Extracts

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)