Hedyosmum bonplandianum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Tafalla bonplandiana
• Tafalla callososerrata
• Hedyosmum callososerratum

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Chloranthales, it is situated in the family Chloranthaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Hedyosmum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the tropical regions of the Americas. In Central America, its presence is documented within the borders of Costa Rica, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It can also be found extending through the country of Panamá. Furthermore, its range reaches into Western South America, specifically within Colombia. Together, these locations define the natural habitat of Hedysarum bonplandianum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Hedyosmum bonplandianum is characterized by a broad environmental adaptability, allowing it to colonize diverse habitats across a significant vertical gradient. This species occupies a wide altitudinal spectrum, ranging from sea level (0 m AMSL) up to high-altitude mountainous regions reaching 2400 m AMSL. This extensive elevational range suggests that the plant is capable of thriving in varied microclimates, ranging from warmer, lowland tropical or subtropical zones to cooler, temperate montane environments. Such ecological plasticity enables it to persist in different soil types and moisture regimes found within these varying altitudinal belts, making it a resilient component of its native ecosystem.

Elevational range max:

2400 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Hedyaosmum bonplandianum is characterized by a robust growth form, primarily manifesting as a woody tree. As an independent organism, it does not function as a parasite, relying on its own root system for nutrient uptake. In terms of its ecological positioning and habitat preference, it is a terrestrial species, rather than being aquatic, semiaquatic, or an epiphyte. While its structural integrity is defined by its woody nature, its physical habit is that of a self-supporting tree, lacking the climbing tendencies of a liana, vine, or any form of obligatory or facultative climber.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Hedyosmum bonplandianum is characterized by the production of specialized seeds that exhibit a highly consistent mass across observed specimens. Quantitative analysis of its reproductive output reveals a uniform seed mass with a mean value of 0.001832 g. This uniformity is absolute, as both the maximum and minimum recorded seed mass values are identical at 0.001832 g. Such precise consistency in seed mass suggests a highly regulated developmental process during the formation of the embryo and endosperm, ensuring that each propagule possesses a standardized amount of resources for initial germination.

Seed mass mean:

0.001832 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Hedyosmum bonplandianum 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 leaf.

Leaf

1. Planta medica

Activities

Hedyosmum bonplandianum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.

Analgesic

1. Planta medica

Medicinal Uses

Hedyosmum bonplandianum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic.

Most Reported Uses