Vepris uguenensis
Vepris uguenensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Vepris uguenenesis, scientifically known as Vepris uguenenesis, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Known for its diverse bioactive compounds, this species is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its pharmacological properties is essential for exploring its potential role in modern herbal medicine and therapeutics.
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Vepris uguenensisSources: 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 Sapindales, it is classified under the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Vepris, and its specific species name, Vepris uguenensis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Genus | Vepris |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is found within specific regions of the East Tropical Africa area. Its natural habitat includes the country of Kenya, where it grows in local ecosystems. Additionally, the species can be located within the borders of Tanzania. These two nations represent its primary geographical distribution in the region. Therefore, the plant's presence is concentrated in these specific East African territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Vepris uguenenis is characterized by its growth form as a shrub and its distinctly woody nature.
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Woodiness :
- woody
Physiology
The physiology of Vepris uguenenensis is characterized by a metabolic framework that utilizes the C3 photosynthetic pathway, a common mechanism in many woody tropical species where carbon fixation occurs directly via the enzyme RuBisCO within the mesophyll cells. This C3 process involves the initial fixation of atmospheric carbon dioxide into a three-carbon compound, facilitating the production of carbohydrates necessary for the plant's growth and structural development. The metabolic efficiency of this pathway is closely tied to the plant's environmental adaptations, influencing its transpiration rates and water-use efficiency within its native ecological niche. Consequently, its physiological performance is highly dependent on temperature and moisture availability, which dictate the rate of stomatal conductance and the overall efficiency of its carbon assimilation processes.
- Photosynthetic pathway :
- C3
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Activities
Vepris uguenensis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Toxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Toxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Toxic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology