Drimys angustifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Drimys brasiliensis var. angustifolia
• Drimys winteri f. angustifolia

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Caneleales and the family Winteraceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Drimys.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Drimys angustifolia, exhibits a specific geographical range within South America. Its presence is primarily documented within the borders of Brazil. More specifically, the species is localized to the southern regions of the country. This distribution pattern highlights its preference for the unique environmental conditions found in Brazil South. Consequently, the plant's habitat remains concentrated in this particular geographic zone.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Drimys angustifolia is characterized by its preference for diverse and moisture-rich forest environments, specifically thriving within riparian forests (Floresta Ciliar ou Galeria), ombrophilous forests (Floresta Ombrófila, also known as rainforest), and mixed ombrophilous forests (Floresta Ombrófila Mista). This species occupies a specific altitudinal niche, maintaining an elevational range that begins at 800 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 1400 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

1400 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

800 m AMSL

Habitat :

Floresta Ciliar ou Galeria, Floresta Ombrófila (= Floresta Pluvial), Floresta Ombrófila Mista

Life history

The life history of Drimys angustifolia is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its development in a single year. As a perennial species, it maintains a continuous presence in its natural habitat, often developing robust root systems or vegetative structures that facilitate survival through dormant periods. This long-term survival strategy enables the plant to accumulate resources over time, leading to more substantial flowering and seed production in subsequent years compared to annual or biennial species. This sustained lifecycle contributes to its stability within its ecological niche, ensuring long-term reproductive potential and resilience against seasonal fluctuations.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Drimys angustifolia is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically categorized as a shrub. It functions as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic tendencies, and is primarily terrestrial in its habitat, though its ecological range can span aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial environments. While it is not classified as an epiphyte, maintaining a terrestrial existence, the plant is self-supporting rather than acting as a climber or an obligatory/facultative epiphyte. In terms of physical dimensions, it possesses a significant stature, reaching a maximum plant height of approximately 4 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

4 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Drimys angustifolia has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Saponins, Tannins, XANTHONE.

Flavonoids

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Saponins

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Tannins

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

XANTHONE

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Drimys angustifolia has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiinflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiulcer.

Analgesic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antiinflammatory

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antioxidant

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antiulcer

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Medicinal Uses

Drimys angustifolia has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, oxidative stress.

Most Reported Uses