Allophylus cominia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Ornitrophe cominia
• Schmidelia cominia
• Rhus cominia

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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 a member of the family Sapindaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic classification is defined by its placement within the genus Allophylus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of North and Central America. In Mexico, its presence is noted throughout the central territories and across the Gulf coast. It can also be found extending into the southwest and southeast regions of the country. Moving southward, the species is documented within the borders of Belize. Collectively, these locations highlight a wide range of habitats for the species throughout the region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Allophylus cominia is fundamentally defined by its presence within forest ecosystems, where it integrates into the complex structural and biological layers of the environment. As a component of forest habitats, it thrives in the shaded or semi-shaded microclimates provided by dense canopy cover, which helps regulate temperature and moisture levels essential for its development. Its survival is closely linked to the nutrient cycling processes of the forest floor and the symbiotic relationships found within these stable woodland settings. By inhabiting these forest environments, the plant participates in the local biodiversity, relying on the specific soil compositions and hydrological patterns characteristic of these closed or semi-closed vegetative systems.

Habitat :

forest

Morphology

The morphology of Allophylus cominia is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, exhibiting a sturdy and self-supporting structure. As an independent organism, it functions as a non-parasitic species, maintaining its own nutritional requirements without reliance on a host. The plant is strictly terrestrial in its habitat, lacking aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, and it does not exhibit epiphyte behavior, remaining rooted in the ground rather than growing on other plants.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Allophylus cominia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Pheophytins.

Flavonoids

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Pheophytins

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology