Decatropis bicolor

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Zwingera bicolor
• Simaba bicolor

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its specific genus, Decatropis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence within the territory of Mexico. Its presence can be identified across several distinct regions of the country. Specifically, it is found inhabiting the Northeast portion of Mexico. Furthermore, the species is also distributed throughout the Gulf region of Mexico. Finally, its geographical reach extends into the Southeast area of the nation.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Decatropis bicolor is characterized by its growth form as a tree, exhibiting a robust and woody structure. It functions as an independent organism, neither acting as a parasite nor as an epiphyte, maintaining a strictly terrestrial existence rather than inhabiting aquatic or semiaquatic environments. Furthermore, the plant is self-supporting in its structural development, lacking the climbing habits found in vines or lianas.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Decatropsis bicolor is characterized by the production of relatively small seeds that exhibit high uniformity in their physical dimensions. Based on recorded botanical data, the seed mass of this species is remarkably consistent, with a mean mass of 0.00262 g. This stability is reflected in the lack of variance across the sampled population, as both the maximum and minimum seed mass values are identical at 0.00262 g. Such precise uniformity in seed mass suggests a highly standardized reproductive output, which may play a role in the species' dispersal mechanisms and subsequent germination success within its natural habitat.

Seed mass mean:

0.00262 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Decatropis bicolor has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Heraclenin, Heraclenol, IMPERATORIN, Psoralen, Seselin.

Heraclenin

1. Planta medica

Heraclenol

1. Planta medica

IMPERATORIN

1. Planta medica

Psoralen

1. Planta medica

Seselin

1. Planta medica

Skimmianine

1. Planta medica