Uvariopsis congolana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Thonnera congolana

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Magnoliales, it is classified under the family Annonaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Uvariopsis, of which Uvariopsis congolana is a member.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its natural habitat includes the lush forests of Cameroon. It is also distributed throughout the nation of Congo. Furthermore, the species can be located within the borders of Gabon. Finally, its geographical range extends into the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Uvariopsis congolana is characterized by its distinct growth form and structural development. It presents as a woody plant, specifically categorized under the growth form of a tree. Regarding its climbing habits, the species exhibits traits of a climber, manifesting as a liana, vine, or self-supporting structure. This climbing nature is further defined by its self-supporting capability, which can be classified as either obligatory or facultative depending on the specific environmental context of its development.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Uvariopsis congolana has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.

Leaf

1. Parasitology research

Stem

1. Parasitology research

Chemicals

Uvariopsis congolana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Acetogenin.

Acetogenin

1. Parasitology research

Activities

Uvariopsis congolana has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.

Antimalarial

1. Parasitology research

Conditions

Uvariopsis congolana has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include malaria.

Malaria

1. Parasitology research

Preparations

Uvariopsis congolana has 2 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaf, stem.

Leaf

1. Parasitology research

Stem

1. Parasitology research