Bonnetia paniculata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several regions of South America. In the northern part of the continent, it can be found growing in Guyana and Venezuela. Its distribution extends into western South America, where it is present in Colombia. Additionally, the species is located within the borders of Ecuador. Finally, its reach continues southward into the territory of Peru.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Bonnetia paniculata is characterized by its specific preference for specialized environments, primarily occurring within vegetation growing over rocky outcrops (Vegetação Sobre Afloramentos Rochosos). This species occupies a narrow altitudinal niche, maintaining an elevational range that begins at 250 m AMSL and reaches a maximum of 300 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

300 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

250 m AMSL

Habitat :

Vegetação Sobre Afloramentos Rochosos

Morphology

The morphology of Bonnetia paniculata is characterized by its robust, woody growth form, specifically developing as a self-supporting tree. As a terrestrial species, it functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite or an epiphyte, maintaining a stable life cycle on land. The plant exhibits a substantial stature, reaching a maximum height of approximately 15 meters. It does not possess climbing habits such as lianas or vines, instead relying on its sturdy, woody structure to maintain its upright, self-supporting position within its ecosystem.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

15 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Bonnetia paniculata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.

betulinic acid

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Bonnetia paniculata has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.

Anthelmintic

1. Dr. Duke

AntiHIV

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Antibacterial

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Anticancer

1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic

1. Dr. Duke

Antiedemic

1. Dr. Duke

Antiinflammatory

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Antileukemic

1. Dr. Duke

Antimalarial

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Antimelanomic

1. Dr. Duke