Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Tovomitopsis psychotriifolia
• Tovomitopsis faucis
• Chrysochlamys costaricana
• Tovomitopsis costaricana

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 organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, falling into the family Clusiaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic placement is defined by the genus Chrysochlamys.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within the tropical regions of Central America. Its natural range is specifically concentrated in the countries of Costa Rica and Panamá. Within these two nations, it inhabits various local ecosystems that support its growth. Because its distribution is limited to these areas, it is considered a regional species. Consequently, the presence of Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia is a distinctive feature of the Central American landscape.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia is characterized by its broad altitudinal adaptability, allowing it to colonize diverse landscapes across a significant vertical gradient. This species inhabits environments ranging from sea level up to an elevation of 2000 m AMSL. This expansive elevational range suggests that the plant is capable of thriving in both lowland tropical or subtropical habitats and higher-altitude montane ecosystems. Such ecological plasticity enables the species to encounter varying microclimates, ranging from humid, warm lowlands to more temperate, high-elevation zones, which likely influences its distribution and survival strategies across different topographical niches.

Elevational range max:

2000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia is characterized by a woody structure that defines its robust growth form. It is classified as a tree, exhibiting a self-supporting habit that does not require external structures for climbing, as it functions as a self-supporting entity rather than a liana or vine. In terms of its ecological niche and habitat, the plant is strictly terrestrial, lacking aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies. It does not function as an epiphyte, maintaining a terrestrial existence rather than growing upon other plants as a holoepiphyte or hemiepiphyte. Furthermore, the species is an independent organism, showing no parasitic behavior such as obligatory or facultative parasitism.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia 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 leaf.

Leaf

1. Planta medica

Chemicals

Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include trans-delta-Tocotrienoloic acid.

trans-delta-Tocotrienoloic acid

1. Planta medica

Activities

Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.

Antibacterial

1. Planta medica

Preparations

Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude ethanol extract.

Crude ethanol extract

1. Planta medica