Erythroxylum suberosum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Steudelia brasiliensis
• Erythroxylum suberosum f. brevipetiolatum
• Erythroxylum testaceum

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. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Malpighiales and the family Erythroxylaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Erythroxylum as the species Erythroxylum suberosum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse distribution across several regions of South America. In the northern part of the continent, it can be found within French Guiana, Guyana, and Venezuela. Its range also extends into western South America, specifically documented in Bolivia. Additionally, the species is present in the West-Central region of Brazil. Together, these locations highlight a broad presence across both northern and central parts of the continent.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Erythroxylum suberosum is characterized by its adaptability to diverse Neotropical landscapes, primarily occurring within Campo Limpo, Cerrado (latu sensu), and Savaana Amazônica habitats. This species occupies a broad altitudinal gradient, ranging from sea level up to a maximum elevation of 1000 m AMSL. Its presence in these varied ecosystems indicates a capacity to thrive in both the open, grassy formations of the Campo Limpo and the complex, woody structures of the Cerrado and Amazonian savanna biomes.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Campo Limpo, Cerrado (lato sensu), Savana Amazônica

Life history

The life history of Erythroxylum suberosum is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist in its environment over many years through multiple growing seasons. Throughout its lifespan, the plant maintains an evergreen habit, ensuring that it retains its foliage continuously rather than shedding it seasonally.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Erythroxylum suberosum is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a shrub. This plant is a terrestrial species that functions as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic tendencies. In terms of its physical stature, it is a self-supporting plant that reaches a maximum height of approximately 3 m, with a mean height consistent at that measurement. It does not exhibit climbing habits such as being a liana or vine, nor does it function as an epiphyte, maintaining a strictly terrestrial existence.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

3 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Erythroxylum suberosum is characterized by a metabolic framework utilizing the C3 photosynthetic pathway, a common strategy among many woody dicotyledonous species where carbon fixation occurs directly through the Calvin cycle within the mesophyll cells. In terms of nutrient acquisition and soil interaction, this species does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms, and instead relies on the uptake of nitrates or ammonium present in the soil substrate.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Erythroxylum suberosum has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal.

Antibacterial

1. Brazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology]

Antifungal

1. Brazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology]

Conditions

Erythroxylum suberosum has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include infectious diseases, skin diseases.

Infectious diseases

1. Brazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology]

Skin diseases

1. Brazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology]

Preparations

Erythroxylum suberosum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include hexanic extract.

Hexanic extract

1. Clinical oral investigations