Anchietea pyrifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical presence across several key regions in South America. It is specifically documented as occurring within the borders of Bolivia in Western South America. In Brazil, its distribution is quite extensive, covering the West-Central territories. Additionally, the species can be found throughout the Northeast region of Brazil. Finally, its range extends into both the Southeast and the South regions of the country.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Anchietea pyrifolia is characterized by its remarkable adaptability to a diverse array of Brazilian biomes, spanning from the semi-arid Caatinga (stricto sensu) and the savanna-like Cerrado (lato sensu) to more humid environments such as Floresta Ciliar ou Galeria, Floresta Estacional Semi-decidual, Floresta Ombrófila (also known as Floresta Pluvial), and Floresta Ombrófila Mista, as well as the coastal Restinga ecosystems. This species exhibits a wide vertical distribution across different altitudes, occupying a broad elevational range that begins at sea level (0 m AMSL) and extends up to a maximum of 1000 m AMSL, with a documented mean elevational range of 2800 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

2800 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Caatinga (stricto sensu), Cerrado (lato sensu), Floresta Ciliar ou Galeria, Floresta Estacional Semidecidual, Floresta Ombrófila (= Floresta Pluvial), Floresta Ombrófila Mista, Restinga

Life history

The life history of Anchietea pyrifolia is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its natural habitat through multiple growing seasons. Unlike annuals that complete their cycle in a single year or biennials that require two, this plant maintains a long-term presence within its ecosystem, contributing to the stability of its local environment. As a perennial, it undergoes repeated cycles of vegetative growth and reproductive phases, often establishing robust root systems that support its continued survival and ability to recover after seasonal changes. This enduring lifecycle enables the plant to occupy its ecological niche over an extended period, facilitating consistent participation in the local biodiversity.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Anchietea pyrifolia is characterized by its woody structure and its distinct growth form as a shrub. This plant is primarily terrestrial in its ecological habit, functioning as an independent organism that does not rely on a host as a parasite. While it exhibits a robust, woody constitution, its growth habit is specifically defined as a shrub, distinguishing it from herbaceous or arborescent species. Unlike climbing or epiphytic plants, it is not an obligatory climber nor does it inhabit life cycles as a holoepiphyte or hemiepiphyte; instead, it maintains a stable, terrestrial existence without the need for support from other structures or aquatic environments.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Anchietea pyrifolia has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Anchietea pyrifolia has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include roots.

Roots

1. Journal of natural products