Doliocarpus dentatus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Tigarea dentata

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 within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Dilleniales, it falls into the family Dilleniaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Doliocarpus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several distinct regions. In Mexico, its presence is noted in the central territories as well as along the Gulf coast. It also extends into the southwestern parts of the country and reaches towards the southeast. Beyond the borders of Mexico, the species is found within the tropical landscapes of Central America. Specifically, its distribution includes the nation of Belize.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Doliocarpus dentatus is characterized by a broad environmental adaptability, allowing it to thrive across a diverse array of Brazilian biomes and forest types. It is found in varied habitats including the Caatinga (strictu sensu), Campinarana, Cerrado (lato sensu), and several distinct forest ecosystems such as Floresta Ciliar or Galeria, Floresta de Igapó, Floresta de Terra Firmre, Floresta de Várzea, and Floresta Ombrófila (also known as Floresta Pluvial). This wide distributional range is further reflected in its significant elevational tolerance; the species inhabits areas ranging from sea level (0 m AMSL) up to a maximum altitude of 2000 m AMSL, maintaining a mean elevation of approximately 400 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

2000 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

400 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Caatinga (stricto sensu), Campinarana, Cerrado (lato sensu), Floresta Ciliar ou Galeria, Floresta de Igapó, Floresta de Terra Firme, Floresta de Várzea, Floresta Ombrófila (= Floresta Pluvial)

Life history

The life history of Doliocarpus dentatus is characterized by its classification as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle in a single year. As a long-lived species, it establishes a stable presence within its ecosystem, undergoing successive stages of vegetative growth and reproductive development over an extended period. This perennial nature enables the plant to accumulate biomass and resources over time, which supports its ability to withstand seasonal variations and invest in complex reproductive structures during favorable environmental conditions.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Doliocarpus dentatus is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a shrub. It functions as an independent organism, lacking parasitic tendencies, and is categorized as a terrestrial plant rather than an aquatic or semiaquatic species. Although it exhibits characteristics associated with climbing habits, it is specifically described as a liana, acting as an obligatory climber to navigate its environment. In terms of its ecological positioning, it is a terrestrial species rather than an epiphyte, maintaining a stable growth habit consistent with its shrubby, woody structure.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Doliocarpus dentatus is characterized by the production of fleshy fruits classified as drupes. These fruits are indehiscent, meaning they do not split open at maturity to release their contents, and instead rely on a fleshy consistency to facilitate dispersal. The plant exhibits a zoochorous dispersal syndrome, suggesting that its seeds are spread via animals. The seeds themselves are relatively uniform in size, with a recorded seed volume that remains constant at a mean, minimum, and maximum of 57 mm³. Additionally, the average mass of a single seed is approximately 0.26 g.

Dehiscence :

indehiscent

Dispersal syndrome :

zoochorous

Fruit dryness :

fleshy

Fruit type :

drupe

Seed mass mean:

0.26 g

Seed volume max:

57 mm³

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Doliocarpus dentatus 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. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Chemicals

Doliocarpus dentatus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid, Betulin, Flavonoids, Phenols, Tannins.

betulinic acid

1. Journal of natural products
2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Betulin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Flavonoids

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Phenols

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Tannins

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Doliocarpus dentatus has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative, Genotoxic.

Antiproliferative

1. Journal of natural products

Genotoxic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Medicinal Uses

Doliocarpus dentatus has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Mycobacterium tuberculosis, urinary retention.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations