Kielmeyera rugosa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Calophyllaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Kielmeyera.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to a specific region within the South American continent. Its documented geographical distribution is primarily centered in the country of Brazil. More specifically, it can be found inhabiting the Northeastern part of the nation. This localized presence suggests that the species is adapted to the particular environmental conditions of this area. Consequently, its range remains restricted to these specific Brazilian territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Kielmeyera rugosa is characterized by its specialized adaptation to the Restinga ecosystem, a unique coastal landscape found along the Atlantic Forest biome. Within these sandy, nutrient-poor environments, the species thrives in transitional zones where the soil composition is primarily composed of coarse sands and organic matter deposited by maritime influences. This habitat provides a specific microclimate shaped by high solar radiation, periodic salt spray, and well-drained, acidic substrates. As a component of the Restinga vegetation, Kielmeyera rugosa plays a role in the structural complexity of this coastal scrub and forest mosaic, interacting with the specific hydrological cycles and nutrient limitations inherent to these sand-based ecosystems.

Habitat :

Restinga

Morphology

The morphology of Kielmeyerera rugosa is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree that reaches a maximum plant height of approximately 10 meters. This species is fundamentally terrestrial in its habitat, rather than aquatic or semiaquatic, and functions as an independent organism without parasitic tendencies. Unlike climbing species that require external support, this plant is self-supporting in its structure. Furthermore, it is a terrestrial species rather than an epiphyte, maintaining a stable, non-climbing life cycle within its native environment.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

10 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Kielmeyera rugosa 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. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Chemicals

Kielmeyera rugosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarin.

coumarin

1. Planta medica

Conditions

Kielmeyera rugosa has 9 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include edema, glioblastoma, inflammation, leishmaniasis, malaria.

Edema

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Glioblastoma

1. Planta medica

Inflammation

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Leishmaniasis

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Malaria

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Mechanical hyperalgesia

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Melanoma

1. Planta medica

Pleurisy

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Schistosomiasis

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Preparations

Kielmeyera rugosa has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol stem extract.

Methanol stem extract

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR