cerrado pear

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• cerrado pear

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Eugenia klotzschiana var. glabrata

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 situated in the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Eugenia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found across specific regions of Western South America and Brazil. Its documented range includes the country of Bolivia within the Western South American territory. In Brazil, the species can be located throughout the West-Central region. Additionally, the plant's distribution extends into the Southeast part of Brazil. These specific areas define the known geographical presence of Eugenia klotzschiana.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Eugenia klotzschiana is characterized by its occurrence within specific Brazilian biomes, primarily thriving in the Cerrado (latto sensu) and the Seasonal Semi-deciduous Forest (Floresta Estacional Semi-decidual). In these environments, the species is adapted to distinct seasonal rhythms, particularly in the semi-deciduous forests where vegetation undergoes leaf shedding during the dry season to conserve moisture. Within the Cerrado, it occupies niches that accommodate a mosaic of woody vegetation and varying soil compositions, playing a role in the structural complexity of these ecosystems. Its distribution is closely linked to the availability of seasonal rainfall and the specific light and soil conditions inherent to these transitional and savanna-like habitats.

Habitat :

Cerrado (lato sensu), Floresta Estacional Semidecidual

Life history

The life history of Eugenia klotzschiana is characterized by its existence as a perennial organism, ensuring its long-term presence within its ecological niche. As a plant that exhibits both phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte life forms, it maintains its photosynthetic structures above the ground, though its stature can vary according to environmental conditions and growth stages. This species is also classified as deciduous, meaning it undergoes a seasonal shedding of its foliage, a strategy often utilized to manage resource conservation or respond to specific climatic cycles.

Deciduousness :

deciduous

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Eugenia klotzschiana is characterized by a woody growth habit that allows it to function as both a shrub and a tree. As a terrestrial plant, it does not exhibit aquatic or epiphytic lifestyles, growing instead as an independent organism without parasitic tendencies. In terms of stature, it is a self-supporting species that reaches a mean plant height of approximately 1 meter, though it can grow to a maximum height of up to 4 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

4 m

Plant height mean:

1 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Eugenia klotzschiana is characterized by a complex metabolic framework typical of members of the Myrtaceae family, focusing heavily on efficient nutrient uptake and specialized secondary metabolite production. Regarding its nitrogen metabolism, the plant does not function as a nitrogen fixer; it lacks the symbiotic relationship with diazotrophic bacteria, such as Rhizobium, required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia, and therefore relies entirely on the absorption of nitrates and ammonium from the soil through its root system. Its physiological processes are optimized for photosynthesis and the synthesis of essential oils, which are stored in specialized secretory glands within the leaf tissue. These metabolic pathways support the plant's growth and defense mechanisms, though its reliance on soil-based nitrogen necessitates a stable rhizosphere environment to sustain its physiological requirements.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Eugenia klotzschiana has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.

Antibacterial

1. Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

Antioxidant

1. Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias