Abarema cochliacarpos

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Pithecellobium cochliocarpum
• Feuilleea cochliocarpa
• Inga cochliacarpos
• Inga cochlocarpa
• Inga nandinifolia
• Mimosa cochliocarpos
• Pithecellobium auaremotemo
• Mimosa cochliacarpos

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, its scientific identity is defined by the genus Abarema, specifically the species Abarema cochliacarpos.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across two different continents. In South Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Mozambique. Moving to South America, the species is also found within the country of Brazil. Within Brazil, its distribution extends to the Northeastern region of the nation. Furthermore, the plant can be located across the Southeastern part of Brazil as well.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Abarema cochliocarpos is characterized by its ability to inhabit a diverse range of Brazilian ecosystems, demonstrating significant adaptability to varying moisture levels and soil compositions. It is found across several distinct biomes, including the Cerrado (latu sensu), where it must contend with seasonal water scarcity and fire cycles, as well as within Seasonal Semi-deciduous Forests, where foliage loss occurs during dry periods. Furthermore, its distribution extends to more humid environments such as Ombrophilous Forests (Rainforests), where high annual precipitation and constant moisture support its growth, and to Restinga ecosystems, where it thrives in sandy, coastal soils under high solar exposure and saline influence.

Habitat :

Cerrado (lato sensu), Floresta Estacional Semidecidual, Floresta Ombrófila (= Floresta Pluvial), Restinga

Life history

The life history of Abarema cochliacarpos is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its life cycle in a single year. As a long-lived woody species, it undergoes a continuous developmental process that involves established vegetative growth phases followed by periodic reproductive cycles. Throughout its lifespan, the plant invests significant energy into maintaining its structural integrity and metabolic functions, allowing it to withstand seasonal environmental fluctuations and provide sustained medicinal properties over many years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Abarema cochliocarpos is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically categorized as a tree. It is a terrestrial species that functions as an independent organism, lacking parasitic tendencies. In terms of its structural habit, it is a self-supporting plant rather than a climber, liana, or vine, and it does not exhibit epiphytic behavior, remaining firmly terrestrial. The plant possesses a robust, woody structure capable of reaching a maximum height of approximately 30 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

30 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Abarema cochliacarpos is characterized by a sophisticated metabolic synergy with soil microorganisms, most notably through its capacity to function as a nitrogen fixer. This physiological trait is facilitated by the formation of symbiotic relationships with rhizobia bacteria within specialized root nodules, a process that enables the plant to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms like ammonia. By integrating this nitrogen fixation mechanism, the plant optimizes its nutrient uptake and protein synthesis, allowing it to thrive even in nitrogen-limited environments. This efficient nitrogen assimilation supports vigorous vegetative growth and robust physiological development, contributing to its overall metabolic resilience and ability to maintain high levels of chlorophyll and enzymatic activity throughout its life cycle.

Nitrogen fixer :

yes

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Abarema cochliacarpos has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Gastroprotective.

Gastroprotective

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Abarema cochliacarpos has 10 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include AC fraction, CE extract, Chloroform (CE) extract, ME extract, aqueous fraction (AQF).

Ac fraction

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Ce extract

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Chloroform (ce) extract

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Me extract

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Aqueous fraction (aqf)

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Butanolic fraction (ac)

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Ethyl acetate fraction (af)

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Extracts obtained with ethyl acetate

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Extracts obtained with hexane

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Methanolic (me) extract

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology