Cladocolea micrantha

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Struthanthus micranthus
• Passovia micrantha
• Phthirusa micrantha var. bolivariensis
• Phthirusa micrantha
• Phthirusa bernardiana

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Santalales and the family Loranthaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Cladocolea, with the specific species being Cladocolea micrantha.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across several regions within Northern South America. It can be found growing in the territories of French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. Additionally, its presence extends into the country of Venezuela. Beyond these northern areas, the species is also located within the Northeast region of Brazil. These specific locations define the primary geographical range for Cladocolea micrantha.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Cladocolea micrantha is characterized by its broad adaptability across diverse Amazonian ecosystems, ranging from nutrient-poor to nutrient-rich environments. It is frequently found inhabiting Campinarana, where it must contend with highly acidic and sandy soils, as well as within the specialized niches of Floresta de Igapó, where it survives periodic flooding in blackwater environments. Furthermore, the species thrives in the more stable conditions of Floresta de Terra Firme, demonstrating a capacity to integrate into well-drained, upland forest structures. Beyond these natural biomes, Cladocolea micrantha also demonstrates resilience in Áreas Antrópicas, showing an ability to persist in landscapes modified by human activity.

Habitat :

Área Antrópica, Campinarana, Floresta de Igapó, Floresta de Terra Firme

Morphology

The morphology of Cladocolea micrantha is characterized by a growth form categorized as an herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its development. While it maintains a primarily terrestrial existence, its ecological positioning can transition through various habitats including semiaquatic and aquatic environments. As a plant that does not rely on host trees for structural support through epiphytic life stages, it is classified as terrestrial rather than a holoepiphyte, hemiepiphyte, or facultative epiphyte. Furthermore, its growth habit is defined as self-supporting rather than being an obligatory or facultative climber, and it functions as an independent organism rather than an obligatory or facultative parasite.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

facultative

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Cladocolea micrantha has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, Cycloartenol, Gallic acid, Lupeol, STIGMASTEROL.

BETA-SITOSTEROL

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Cycloartenol

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Gallic acid

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Lupeol

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STIGMASTEROL

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alpha-Amyrin

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beta-Amyrin

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quercetin

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