Cyrtocarpa procera

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Dasycarya grisea
• Schinus procera
• Tapirira purpusii

Regional and Traditional Names

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 Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae, it is classified under the genus Cyrtocarpus. Specifically, it is identified by the scientific name Cyrtocarpus procera.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide-ranging presence across various regions of Mexico. It can be found growing throughout the central part of the country in Mexico Central. The species also extends its range into the diverse landscapes of Mexico Northeast. Furthermore, its distribution includes the rugged terrains of Mexico Northwest and Mexico Southwest. Finally, the plant completes its national presence by inhabiting the tropical areas of Mexico Southeast.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Cryptocarya procera is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist in its environment over many years through continuous growth and seasonal cycles. As a long-lived species, it avoids the rapid turnover associated with annual or biennial plants, instead focusing on the establishment of robust woody structures that support its long-term survival. This perennial nature enables the plant to develop complex root systems and extensive canopy structures, which facilitate its ability to withstand environmental fluctuations and participate in long-term ecological processes within its habitat.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Cryptocarya procera is characterized by its robust growth form as a woody tree, reaching an average plant height of approximately 6 meters. It functions as an independent organism, neither acting as a parasite nor an epiphyte, and maintains a strictly terrestrial habitat. Although it exhibits a sturdy structure, its growth habit is categorized as self-supporting rather than acting as a liana or vine.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

6 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Cryptocarya procera is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which involves the direct fixation of carbon dioxide through the Calvin cycle without the specialized anatomical adaptations found in C4 or CAM plants. This metabolic strategy indicates that the species relies on standard enzymatic processes for carbon assimilation, typically optimized for environments where water availability and temperature allow for efficient stomatal conductance. Additionally, the plant does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms, and therefore relies on the uptake of nitrates and ammonium directly from the soil substrate to meet its nutritional requirements.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Cyrtocarpa procera 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 fruit.

Fruit

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Chemicals

Cyrtocarpa procera has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include citric acid, palmitic acid.

citric acid

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

palmitic acid

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Activities

Cyrtocarpa procera has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.

Antibacterial

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Antioxidant

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Cytotoxic

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Conditions

Cyrtocarpa procera has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include bacterial infection, diarrhea, stomach diseases.

Bacterial infection

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Diarrhea

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Stomach diseases

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Preparations

Cyrtocarpa procera has 3 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Methanol extract, hexane, methanol subextract.

Methanol extract

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Hexane

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Methanol subextract

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine