Angostura longiflora

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Cusparia longiflora
• Galipea longiflora

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. Finally, its taxonomic lineage places it in the family Rutaceae and the genus Angostura.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of South America. It can be found growing within the borders of Bolivia in Western South America. In the vast territory of Brazil, its presence is noted in the North region. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the West-Central part of Brazil. These locations highlight the plant's preference for specific tropical environments within the continent.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Angostura longiflora is closely tied to the structural complexity and high humidity levels found within tropical forest ecosystems. This species is primarily found inhabiting Floresta de Terra Firme (terra firme forests), which are characterized by non-flooded, stable upland soils, as well as Floresta Ombrófila (ombrophilous forests), including various types of tropical rain forests. Within these habitats, the plant thrives under the consistent moisture regimes and high annual precipitation typical of ombrophilous environments. By occupying these specific forest types, Angostura longiflora integrates into the dense canopy and understory layers, benefiting from the regulated microclimates, nutrient cycling, and symbiotic biological interactions inherent to these stable, high-rainfall forest communities.

Habitat :

Floresta de Terra Firme, Floresta Ombrófila (= Floresta Pluvial)

Morphology

The morphology of Angostura longiflora is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily manifesting as a tree that can reach a maximum plant height of 10 meters. This species functions as an independent organism, lacking parasitic tendencies, and is classified as a terrestrial plant rather than an aquatic or semiaquatic species. While it possesses a self-supporting structure, it does not exhibit the characteristics of a liana, vine, or obligatory climber, nor does it function as an epiphyte; instead, it maintains a strictly terrestrial existence.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

10 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Angostura longiflora 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 stem.

Stem

1. Planta medica

Chemicals

Angostura longiflora has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-Phenylquinoline, 2-n-propylquinoline, CHIMANINE D, chimanine B.

2-Phenylquinoline

1. Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy

2-n-propylquinoline

1. Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy

CHIMANINE D

1. Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy

chimanine B

1. Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy

Preparations

Angostura longiflora has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include total alkaloidal extract, total alkaloidal extracts.

Total alkaloidal extract

1. Planta medica

Total alkaloidal extracts

1. Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy