Toussaintia orientalis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Toussaintia orientalis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Annonaceae within the genus Toussaintia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Toussaintia orientalis, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its occurrence is primarily documented within the region of East Tropical Africa. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Tanzania. This localized distribution suggests that the plant thrives under the unique environmental conditions found in this part of the continent. Consequently, understanding its habitat in Tanzania is essential for its conservation and study.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Toussaintia orientalis is characterized by its growth habit as a woody liana, functioning as a climbing vine that relies on external structures for vertical ascent. It is classified as an obligatory climber, meaning it lacks the structural rigidity to be self-supporting and must utilize surrounding vegetation or substrates to reach higher light intensities. The plant exhibits significant woodiness in its stems, providing the necessary tensile strength and durability required for its life cycle as a perennial woody climber within its ecosystem.

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Toussaintia orientalis is characterized by a highly consistent seed production profile, ensuring uniformity in its dispersal units. The seeds produced by this species exhibit a precise and stable mass, with a measured mean seed mass of 0.2276 g. This consistency is reflected in the lack of variance across the sample, as both the maximum and minimum seed mass values are recorded at exactly 0.2276 g. Such uniformity in seed mass suggests a highly regulated developmental process during the maturation of the reproductive organs, which may play a critical role in the plant's ability to establish itself within its specific ecological niche.

Seed mass mean:

0.2276 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Toussaintia orientalis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids.

Flavonoids

1. ChemPlusChem

Activities

Toussaintia orientalis has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antiviral, Neuroprotective.

Antibacterial

1. ChemPlusChem

Anticancer

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Antiviral

1. ChemPlusChem

Neuroprotective

1. ChemPlusChem

Conditions

Toussaintia orientalis has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antiviral.

Antiviral

1. ChemPlusChem