Aspidosperma multiflorum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Macaglia multiflora
• Aspidosperma divaricatum

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 Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae and the genus Aspidosperma. Specifically, this species is identified by its scientific name, Aspidosperma multiflorum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution throughout several key regions of South America. In the western part of the continent, its presence is recorded in Bolivia. Within Brazil, it can be found spanning across the North and Northeast territories. Furthermore, its range extends into the West-Central regions of the country. Finally, the species is also distributed throughout the Southeast of Brazil.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Aspidosperma multiflorum is intrinsically linked to the Cerrado (latto sensu) biome, where it functions as a characteristic component of the vegetation structure. Within this complex mosaic of tropical savanna, the species adapts to the distinct seasonal cycles of rainfall and fire, thriving in environments characterized by nutrient-poor soils and significant variations in water availability. Its distribution and survival are governed by the specific edaphic and climatic conditions of the Cerrado, playing a role in the maintenance of local biodiversity and the stabilization of the ecosystem's trophic webs.

Habitat :

Cerrado (lato sensu)

Life history

The life history of Aspidosperma multiflorum is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located on aerial shoots well above the ground. Within this classification, it specifically functions as both a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte, indicating a perennial life cycle where the plant maintains its structural integrity through woody stems that protect its buds from seasonal environmental stressors. This life form allows the species to establish a persistent presence in its habitat, utilizing its elevated bud positions to survive various climatic fluctuations while maintaining a continuous developmental cycle.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Aspidosperma multiflorum is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a tree that reaches a maximum plant height of 13 meters. This species is classified as a terrestrial plant, functioning as an independent organism rather than a parasite or an epiphyte, as it maintains a terrestrial life habit instead of being a holoepiphyte, hemiepiphyte, or facultative epiphyte. Unlike climbing lianas or vines, it is a self-supporting plant, possessing the structural integrity to stand without the need for obligatory or facultative climbing mechanisms.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

13 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Aspidosperma multiflorum has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticholinesterase, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.

Anticholinesterase

1. Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A

Antioxidant

1. Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A

Cytotoxic

1. Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A

Preparations

Aspidosperma multiflorum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanolic extract (EEF).

Ethanolic extract (eef)

1. Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A