Vepris soyauxii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Araliopsis soyauxii
• Araliopsis tabouensis
• Vepris tabouensis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic details place it in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, within the family Rutaceae. It is specifically identified as a member of the genus Vepris.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its occurrence has been documented within the borders of Ghana. It is also found naturally throughout the diverse landscapes of Guinea. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the Ivory Coast and Liberia. Finally, the geographical presence of this medicinal plant includes Nigeria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Vepris soyauxiii is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a life form where the perennating buds are located well above the ground on aerial shoots. Within this category, it exhibits specific ecological nuances, functioning both as a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte, suggesting a growth habit that maintains its reproductive and survival structures on elevated branches, though often at a relatively low or shrubby stature. This life strategy allows the plant to endure seasonal environmental shifts by protecting its vital buds on its woody stems, ensuring long-term persistence in its natural habitat.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Vepris soyauxii is characterized by its woody structure and distinct growth habits. As a terrestrial plant, it exhibits a growth form categorized as a tree, reaching a maximum height of approximately 30.48 meters. Its climbing capabilities are multifaceted, manifesting as a liana or vine that can be described as self-supporting, while its climbing nature can vary between obligatory and facultative mechanisms.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Plant height max:

30.48037064 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Vepris soyauxii is characterized by a fundamental metabolic framework centered on a C3 photosynthetic pathway. In this process, carbon dioxide is initially fixed by the enzyme ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (RuBisCO) to form a three-carbon compound, 3-phosphoglycerate, which serves as the primary product of initial carbon assimilation. This C3 mechanism dictates the plant's gas exchange dynamics and water-use efficiency, as the reliance on RuBisCO makes the species susceptible to photorespiration under high-temperature or low-moisture conditions. Consequently, its physiological adaptations are tuned to optimize light interception and carbon fixation within its specific ecological niche through standard Calvin cycle operations.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Vepris soyauxii has 2 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root.

Leaf

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Root

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Chemicals

Vepris soyauxii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Kihadanin B, Obacunone.

Kihadanin B

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Obacunone

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Vepris soyauxii has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Frontiers in pharmacology

Medicinal Uses

Vepris soyauxii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cancer.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations