Iryanthera lancifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Iryanthera porcata

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 and the order Magnoliales, it is further categorized into the family Myristicaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Iryanthera and the specific species Iryanthera lancifolia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across the northern and western regions of South America. In Northern South America, it can be found growing within the territories of Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its distribution also extends into Western South America, covering specific areas in Colombia. Furthermore, the species is documented to inhabit parts of Bolivia. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environmental niches this medicinal plant occupies across the continent.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Iryanthera lancifolia is characterized by its presence across diverse Amazonian ecosystems, specifically inhabiting Campinarana, Floresta Ciliar or Galeria, and Floresta de Terra Firme. This species demonstrates significant adaptability to varying topographical positions, occupying an elevational range that begins at a low altitude of 5 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 900 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

900 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

5 m AMSL

Habitat :

Campinarana, Floresta Ciliar ou Galeria, Floresta de Terra Firme

Life history

The life history of Iryanthera lancifolia is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, meaning the plant persists for many years throughout its existence. As a long-lived woody species, it does not follow the rapid turnover seen in annuals or the transitional stages of biennials, instead establishing a stable presence within its ecosystem. This enduring growth pattern allows the plant to invest significant energy into structural development and long-term reproductive cycles, maintaining its biological functions across multiple seasons and years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Iryanthera lancifolia is characterized by its stature as a woody tree, typically reaching a mean height of 20 m, with a maximum potential height of up to 25 m. As a terrestrial species, it grows independently in its environment without functioning as a parasite or an epiphyte. Its growth form is strictly self-supporting, meaning it does not exhibit climbing behavior such as a vine or liana, but rather maintains a robust, upright structure.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

25 m

Plant height mean:

20 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Iryanthera lancifolia is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation process and metabolic efficiency under standard environmental conditions. As a plant utilizing the C3 pathway, it undergoes the Calvin cycle directly within the mesophyll cells without the specialized CO2-concentrating mechanisms found in C4 or CAM species. Furthermore, this species does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms, and instead relies on the uptake of nitrates and ammonium present in the soil substrate to meet its nutritional requirements.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Iryanthera lancifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Iryanthera lancifolia has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include An extract from the pericarps of I. lancifolia.

An extract from the pericarps of i. lancifolia

1. Journal of natural products