Duguetia odorata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Aberemoa odorata

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Annonaceae. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Duguetia, which includes the species Duguetia odorata.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution across the tropical regions of Western South America. It is commonly found growing within the borders of Colombia. Its presence is also well-documented throughout the territory of Ecuador. Additionally, the species can be identified in various parts of Peru. Finally, its range extends into the northern regions of Brazil.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Duguetia odorata is characterized by its occurrence in specific forest formations, primarily within the Floresta de Terra Firme and the Floresta de Várzea. This species occupies a distinct altitudinal niche, thriving at elevations ranging from a minimum of 100 m AMSL to a maximum of 450 m AMSL. Its presence in both terra firme and várzea habitats indicates an adaptability to varying soil moisture levels, spanning from well-drained upland soils to seasonally flooded lowland areas.

Elevational range max:

450 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

100 m AMSL

Habitat :

Floresta de Terra Firme, Floresta de Várzea

Morphology

The morphology of Duguetia odorata is characterized by its robust, woody growth form, primarily manifesting as a self-supporting tree. As a terrestrial species, it does not exhibit aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, nor does it function as an epiphyte or a parasite, maintaining an independent biological existence. The plant is categorized as a non-climbing, self-supporting structure, distinct from lianas or vines. In terms of physical stature, it is a significant woody perennial capable of reaching a maximum plant height of approximately 30 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

30 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Duguetia odorata is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, a metabolic strategy typical of many woody tropical species that facilitates carbon fixation through the direct carboxylation of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate by the enzyme RuBisCO. This C3 mechanism involves the standard Calvin cycle occurring within the mesophyll cells, where atmospheric carbon dioxide is incorporated into three-carbon organic compounds. As a member of the Annonaceae family, its physiological processes are highly adapted to humid, tropical environments, where the plant manages gas exchange and transpiration rates to balance photosynthetic efficiency with water loss. The reliance on the C3 pathway suggests that the plant thrives in conditions where moisture is relatively abundant, allowing it to maintain open stomata for CO2 uptake without the extreme water-conserving adaptations seen in C4 or CAM species.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Duguetia odorata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include N-methylguatterine, OLIVEROLINE.

N-methylguatterine

1. Journal of natural products

OLIVEROLINE

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Duguetia odorata has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extract.

Extract

1. Journal of natural products