Coussarea brevicaulis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Coussaréa brevicaulis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Gentianales. Finally, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae and the genus Coussaréa.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct regions of the South American continent. In Northern South America, it can be found growing within the borders of Venezuela. Its presence extends into Western South America, where it inhabits the territories of Colombia and Ecuador. The species is also documented occurring throughout the country of Peru. Finally, its range reaches into the northern reaches of Brazil.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Coussarea brevicauilis is characterized by its occurrence within specific tropical forest ecosystems, where it thrives in diverse environments such as Campinarana, Floresta de Terra Firme, and Floresta Estacional Perenifólia. This species occupies a distinct altitudinal niche, inhabiting landscapes that range from a minimum elevation of 90 m AMSL to a maximum elevation of 1000 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

90 m AMSL

Habitat :

Campinarana, Floresta de Terra Firme, Floresta Estacional Perenifólia

Life history

The life history of Coussaréa brevicauilis is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, indicating a growth habit where its aerial shoots are elevated well above the ground level during unfavorable seasons. Within the spectrum of its morphological strategies, it can also be characterized as a nanophanerophyte, a distinction that reflects its specific stature and the height at which its regenerative buds are positioned. This life form allows the plant to maintain a perennial presence, utilizing its elevated woody structure to navigate its ecological niche and survive seasonal fluctuations in its environment.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Coussarea brevicauulis is characterized by a woody growth form, typically manifesting as a shrub. It is a terrestrial species, existing independently without parasitic tendencies, and it does not exhibit epiphytic behavior. The plant is self-supporting in its structure, lacking the climbing habits of lianas or vines, and it maintains a non-aquatic, terrestrial existence. In terms of physical dimensions, the plant reaches a maximum height of approximately 5 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

5 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Coussarea brevicaulis 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 stem.

Stem

1. Phytochemistry

Chemicals

Coussarea brevicaulis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-epi-Spathodic acid, Barbinervic acid, Coussaric acid, STIGMASTEROL, Scutellaric acid.

3-epi-Spathodic acid

1. Phytochemistry

Barbinervic acid

1. Phytochemistry

Coussaric acid

1. Phytochemistry

STIGMASTEROL

1. Phytochemistry

Scutellaric acid

1. Phytochemistry

Stigmasterol glucoside

1. Phytochemistry

Preparations

Coussarea brevicaulis has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include EtOAc-soluble extract.

Etoac-soluble extract

1. Phytochemistry