Angostura trifoliata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a specific geographical range within the South American continent. Its presence is documented across several regions, primarily focusing on the northern and western sectors. In Northern South America, the species can be found growing in Venezuela. Moving toward the western part of the continent, it is also distributed throughout Colombia. Consequently, its natural habitat is concentrated within these two specific neighboring countries.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Angostura trifoliata is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons and establish a long-term presence in its natural habitat. Throughout its developmental stages, the species maintains an evergreen habit, ensuring that its foliage remains functional and intact year-round without the seasonal shedding typical of deciduous species. This combination of a perennial lifecycle and evergreen nature enables the plant to sustain continuous metabolic activity and provide consistent vegetative cover across varying environmental conditions.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Angostura trifoliata is characterized by its woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a tree. It exhibits a climbing habit, functioning as a self-supporting liana or vine, which allows it to ascend within its habitat. In terms of stature, the plant reaches a maximum height of 15 meters, with a mean plant height recorded at approximately 20 meters.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height max:

15 m

Plant height mean:

20 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Angostura trifolia is characterized by specialized metabolic pathways geared toward the synthesis of complex secondary metabolites, particularly alkaloids and glycosides, which serve as defensive mechanisms against herbivory. Its physiological processes include efficient photosynthetic activity adapted to tropical environments, allowing for steady carbon assimilation and biomass production. Regarding its interaction with soil nutrients, the plant does not function as a nitrogen fixer; it lacks the symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, such as Rhizobium, necessary to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form. Consequently, its growth and physiological vigor are heavily dependent on the availability of nitrates and ammonium within the soil substrate. This reliance on external nitrogen sources dictates its nutrient uptake patterns and influences its overall metabolic rate and the concentration of bioactive compounds within its tissues.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Angostura trifoliata has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CADINENE, Cuspareine, Cusparine, EO, Galipine.

CADINENE

1. Dr. Duke

Cuspareine

1. Dr. Duke

Cusparine

1. Dr. Duke

EO

1. Dr. Duke

Galipine

1. Dr. Duke

PINENE

1. Dr. Duke

QUINOLINE

1. Dr. Duke

Quinaldine

1. Dr. Duke

VIT

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Angostura trifoliata has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Allergenic, Antibacterial, Antifeedant, Antimalarial, Antiseptic.

Allergenic

1. Dr. Duke

Antibacterial

1. Dr. Duke

Antifeedant

1. Dr. Duke

Antimalarial

1. Dr. Duke

Antiseptic

1. Dr. Duke

Antispasmodic

1. Dr. Duke

Convulsant

1. Dr. Duke

Enterocontractant

1. Dr. Duke

Expectorant

1. Dr. Duke

FLavor

1. Dr. Duke

Preparations

Angostura trifoliata has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include trunk bark.

Trunk bark

1. Fitoterapia