Fridericia samydoides

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Petastoma samydoides
• Panterpa varians
• Lundia longa var. domatiata
• Arrabidaea anguillulicarpa
• Petastoma crenatum
• Petastoma glabrum
• Bignonia variabilis
• Bignonia varians
• Bignonia samydoides
• Arrabidaea samydoides

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, it falls under the order Lamiales and is a member of the family Bignoniaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic placement is defined by the genus Fridericia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions of Southern South America. In Brazil, it can be found throughout both the Southeast and the South. Moving into Argentina, its presence extends across the Northeast and Northwest territories of the country. Additionally, the species is also documented within the borders of Paraguay. Collectively, these locations define the specific geographical range of Fridericia samydoides.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Fridericia samydoides is characterized by a versatile distribution across diverse Brazilian landscapes, spanning an elevational range from sea level (0 m AMSL) up to a maximum of 1000 m AMSL. This species is primarily found inhabiting the Cerrado (latu sensu) biome, where it plays a role in the complex structural dynamics of the vegetation. Furthermore, it is commonly integrated into riparian ecosystems, specifically occurring within Floresta Ciliar (gallery forests) or Galeria environments, where it benefits from the specific moisture regimes and soil conditions provided by these water-adjacent habitats.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Cerrado (lato sensu), Floresta Ciliar ou Galeria

Life history

The life history of Fridericia samydoides is characterized by its nature as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a long-lived woody species, it establishes itself within its ecological niche and maintains its structural presence over many years, rather than completing a single reproductive cycle and dying. This perennial lifecycle enables the plant to develop robust root systems and complex branching patterns, facilitating its ability to withstand seasonal environmental fluctuations and contribute to the long-term stability of its habitat.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Fridericia samydoides is characterized by a woody structure, manifesting as a robust and perennial growth form. It functions as a liana, exhibiting a climbing habit that is specifically classified as obligatory, meaning it relies on external structures for vertical support rather than being self-supporting. In terms of its ecological positioning and substrate preference, the plant is terrestrial, lacking aquatic or semiaquatic adaptations, and it does not exhibit epiphytic behavior such as being a holoepiphyte or hemiepiphyte. Furthermore, it maintains an independent life cycle, functioning as an independent organism without any parasitic tendencies toward host plants.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Fridericia samydoides has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Stem

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Fridericia samydoides has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-(2'-O-trans-caffeoyl)-C-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-1,3,6,7-tetrahydroxyxanthone, 2-(2'-O-trans-cinnamoyl)-C-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-1,3,6,7-tetrahydroxyxanthone, 2-(2'-O-trans-coumaroyl)-C-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-1,3,6,7-tetrahydroxyxanthone, Mangiferin, muraxanthone.

2-(2'-O-trans-caffeoyl)-C-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-1,3,6,7-tetrahydroxyxanthone

1. Journal of natural products

2-(2'-O-trans-cinnamoyl)-C-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-1,3,6,7-tetrahydroxyxanthone

1. Journal of natural products

2-(2'-O-trans-coumaroyl)-C-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-1,3,6,7-tetrahydroxyxanthone

1. Journal of natural products

Mangiferin

1. Journal of natural products

muraxanthone

1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Fridericia samydoides has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. Journal of natural products