Hornschuchia obliqua

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Magnoliales, it is classified under the family Annonaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Hornschuchia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is specifically documented within a very restricted geographical range. Its presence is primarily confined to the northeastern region of Brazil. Within this particular territory, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions provided by the local climate. Because of this limited occurrence, the species is considered endemic to this part of the country. Consequently, understanding its habitat in Northeast Brazil is crucial for its continued conservation.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Hornschuchia obliqua is fundamentally defined by its occurrence within the Floresta Ombrófila, also known as the Tropical Rainforest. This habitat provides the specific environmental conditions necessary for its survival, characterized by high levels of annual precipitation and consistently high humidity levels. Within this dense, multilayered vegetation structure, the plant thrives in an ecosystem where moisture is abundant and temperature fluctuations are minimized by the thick forest canopy. The nutrient cycling and complex symbiotic relationships typical of these rainforest environments play a crucial role in sustaining its growth and physiological processes.

Habitat :

Floresta Ombrófila (= Floresta Pluvial)

Morphology

The morphology of Hornschuchia obliqua is characterized by its growth form as a tree, exhibiting a robust and woody structure. This species is classified as a terrestrial plant, functioning as an independent organism without parasitic tendencies. In terms of its physical stature, the plant can reach a maximum height of 8 meters. Although it possesses the capacity to function as a self-supporting climber, its primary structural development is that of a woody tree rather than an epiphyte, as it maintains a terrestrial habit rather than an obligatory or facultative epiphytic existence.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

8 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Hornschuchia obliqua has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, stem.

Root

1. Journal of natural products

Stem

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Hornschuchia obliqua has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4,5-Didehydroguadiscine.

4,5-Didehydroguadiscine

1. Journal of natural products

Conditions

Hornschuchia obliqua has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include melanogenesis.

Melanogenesis

1. Journal of natural products