Frangula granulosa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant is primarily found across the diverse landscapes of western South America. Its natural habitat extends through the mountainous and tropical regions of Colombia. Additionally, the species can be located within the borders of Ecuador. It also maintains a presence throughout the territory of Peru. Finally, the distribution of this medicinal plant includes the country of Bolivia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Frangula granulosa is characterized by its ability to inhabit diverse montane and sub-montane environments across a significant altitudinal gradient. This species is widely distributed across varying topographical layers, thriving in habitats that span an elevational range from a minimum of 300 m AMSL to a maximum of 2700 m AMSL. This broad vertical distribution suggests an adaptability to diverse microclimates, ranging from warmer, lower-altitude subtropical zones to cooler, high-altitude montane ecosystems. Such a wide ecological amplitude allows the plant to persist in various soil types and moisture regimes typically found within these varying elevations.

Elevational range max:

2700 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

300 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Frangula granulosa is characterized by a woody growth form that primarily manifests as a tree or a shrub. It is a self-supporting plant, functioning as an independent species without parasitic or obligatory epiphytic behaviors, maintaining a terrestrial habit rather than being aquatic or semiaquatic. As a self-supporting structure, it does not exhibit climbing tendencies such as liana or vine growth. The plant can reach a maximum height of approximately 18 meters, demonstrating a robust and sturdy physical stature typical of its woody classification.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

18 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Frangula granulosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.

betulinic acid

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Frangula granulosa has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.

Anthelmintic

1. Dr. Duke

AntiHIV

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Antibacterial

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Anticancer

1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic

1. Dr. Duke

Antiedemic

1. Dr. Duke

Antiinflammatory

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Antileukemic

1. Dr. Duke

Antimalarial

1. Dr. Duke

Antimelanomic

1. Dr. Duke