Turraea vogelii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Turraea vogelii var. kisantuensis
• Turraea vogelii var. congensis
• Turraea procera
• Turraea propinqua
• Turraea lamyi
• Turraea vogelii var. proceroides
• Turraea zenkeri

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Turraea vogelii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling specifically within the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Meliaceae and the genus Turraea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across several regions within the tropical zones of Africa. In West Tropical Africa, its presence has been documented in both Ghana and Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, its range extends through the Central African Republic. The species is also found within the borders of Cameroon. Finally, its geographical reach includes the nation of Congo.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Turraeae vogelii is characterized by its preference for transitional light environments, specifically thriving within forest fringes and forest gaps. By occupying these specific niches, the plant exploits the increased availability of solar radiation found at the boundaries of dense vegetation or in areas where the canopy has been disrupted. This positioning allows it to balance the need for light interception with the structural protection provided by the surrounding forest matrix, utilizing the unique microclimatic conditions present where open spaces meet established woodland ecosystems.

Habitat :

forest fringe and forest gap

Morphology

The morphology of Turraea vogelii is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically functioning as a shrub. This plant is classified as a terrestrial species, as it is neither aquatic nor semiaquatic, and it grows as an independent organism rather than acting as a parasite. In terms of its structural habit, it acts as an obligatory climber, specifically exhibiting a liana growth pattern. The plant reaches a height ranging from a minimum of 3.048037064 meters to a maximum of 4.572055596 meters. Furthermore, it is identified as a terrestrial species regarding its epiphytic status, meaning it does not function as a holoepiphyte, hemiepiphyte, or any other epiphytic variation.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

4.572055596 m

Plant height min:

3.048037064 m

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproductive cycle of Turraeä vogelii is characterized by specific seasonal windows for both flowering and fruiting. The flowering period is relatively concentrated, with the process starting and concluding in May, though the timing can remain variable depending on environmental conditions. Following the pollination phase, the plant transitions into its fruiting stage, which also follows a specific temporal pattern; the fruiting period commences in August and concludes within the same month, indicating a brief and concentrated period for fruit development.

Flowering time :

May

Fruiting time :

Aug

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Turraea vogelii 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. Toxicology reports

Chemicals

Turraea vogelii has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Alkanes, Amines, Flavonoids, HEXANOIC ACID, Phenols.

Alkanes

1. Toxicology reports

Amines

1. Toxicology reports

Flavonoids

1. Toxicology reports

HEXANOIC ACID

1. Toxicology reports

Phenols

1. Toxicology reports

squalene

1. Toxicology reports

Activities

Turraea vogelii has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.

Antibacterial

1. Toxicology reports

Antimicrobial

1. Toxicology reports

Antioxidant

1. Toxicology reports

Medicinal Uses

Turraea vogelii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include chronic myelogenous leukemia.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations