Vepris unifoliolata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Teclea punctata
• Teclea unifoliolata
• Comoroa pisocarpa
• Vepris punctata
• Toddalia unifoliolata
• Teclea punctata var. ambrensis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, falling into the family Rutaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Vepris, specifically as the species Vepris unifolioata.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Vepris unifolioata, exhibits a specific distribution within the Western Indian Ocean region. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in the island nation of Madagascar. Additionally, the species can be found growing within the Comoros archipelago. These localized environments provide the necessary ecological conditions for its survival and growth. Consequently, its geographical range is relatively restricted to these unique oceanic territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Vepris unifoliolata is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a tree. It is a terrestrial species, lacking aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, and functions as a self-supporting plant rather than an epiphyte. Although it possesses a sturdy structure, it does not exhibit climbing habits such as liana or vine growth, maintaining a self-supporting stature through its woody development.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Vepris unifoliolata has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E,E)-germacra-1(10),4,7(11)-triene, 3-epi-taraxerol, 4,5,6,7,8-pentamethoxyfuroquinoline, 5,8-dimethoxymaculine, 5-Methoxymaculine.

(E,E)-germacra-1(10),4,7(11)-triene

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3-epi-taraxerol

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4,5,6,7,8-pentamethoxyfuroquinoline

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5,8-dimethoxymaculine

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5-Methoxymaculine

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Flindersiamine

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Isogermafurenolide

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Kokusaginine

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Lupeol

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Lupeyl acetate

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Preparations