Tiliacora dinklagei

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Glossopholis dinklagei

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Ranunculales and the family Menispermaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Tiliacora, with the specific species being Tiliacora dinklaagei.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Tiliacora dinklagei, exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing naturally in the coastal and inland areas of Ghana. Furthermore, its presence extends into the neighboring territory of Ivory Coast. The species is also documented to inhabit the forested landscapes of Liberia. Consequently, its native range is concentrated within these three specific West African nations.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Tiliacora dinklagei is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located well above the ground level. Within this category, it specifically exhibits traits consistent with both phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte life forms, indicating a woody structure that maintains its vital organs on elevated branches to survive seasonal changes. As a perennial woody climber or shrub, its life cycle involves a sustained developmental period that allows it to establish a robust presence in its tropical forest habitat, utilizing its elevated bud placement to navigate through competing vegetation and access sunlight.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Tiliacora dinklaeii is characterized by its growth habit as a woody liana, functioning as an obligatory climber that requires external support to ascend. As a terrestrial plant, it establishes its root system in the soil rather than growing as an epiphyte. Its structural development is distinctly woody, providing the necessary rigidity and strength for its vine-like architecture as it traverses its habitat.

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Tiliacora dinklagei has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include DINKLACORINE, Funiferine, Nortiliacorinine a, TILIAGEINE, Tiliacorine.

DINKLACORINE

1. Lloydia

Funiferine

1. Lloydia

Nortiliacorinine a

1. Lloydia

TILIAGEINE

1. Lloydia

Tiliacorine

1. Lloydia

Tiliacorinine

1. Lloydia

Preparations

Tiliacora dinklagei has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanolic extract of the powdered roots.

Ethanolic extract of the powdered roots

1. Lloydia