Adenocalymma nodosum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Bignonia nodosa
• Adenocalymma campicola
• Memora nodosa
• Memora campicola

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Lamiales and the family Bignoniaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Adenocalymma.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad presence across several distinct regions within the country of Brazil. Its natural range extends significantly through the Brazil North region. Additionally, it can be found throughout the Brazil Northeast territory. The species also inhabits the vast landscapes of Brazil West-Central. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the diverse environments of Brazil Southeast.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Adenocalymma nodosum is fundamentally defined by its occurrence within the Cerrado (latio sensu) biome, where it has adapted to the complex environmental dynamics of the Brazilian tropical savanna. This plant thrives in a landscape characterized by distinct seasonal variations, specifically alternating between well-defined wet and dry periods, which influences its growth cycles and reproductive strategies. Within this ecosystem, it typically occupies open to semi-open formations, where it must contend with nutrient-poor, acidic soils and periodic fire regimes that are natural drivers of Cerrado biodiversity. Its presence is integrated into the structural complexity of the savanna, often interacting with various pollinators and soil microbiota that support its survival amidst the competitive and resource-limited conditions characteristic of this specific habitat.

Habitat :

Cerrado (lato sensu)

Morphology

The morphology of Adenocalymma nodosum is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a shrub. This plant is classified as a terrestrial species, meaning it does not exhibit aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, nor does it function as an epiphyte such as a holoepiphyte or hemiepiphyte; instead, it grows directly in the soil as a terrestrial organism. In terms of its structural habit, it is a self-supporting plant, lacking the characteristics of a climbing liana, vine, or obligatory climber. Furthermore, it maintains an independent life cycle, functioning as an independent organism rather than an obligatory or facultative parasite.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Adenocalymma nodosum has 3 reported plant parts identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root, stem.

Leaf

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

Root

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

Stem

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

Activities

Adenocalymma nodosum has 1 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.

Antinociceptive

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Adenocalymma nodosum has 1 reported preparations identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include roots.

Roots

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology