Manekia naranjoana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Piper naranjoanum
• Sarcorhachis anomala
• Piper terminalispicum
• Sarcorhachis naranjoana

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 Piperales, it is classified under the family Piperaceae and is identified by the genus Manekia. Specifically, this medicinal species is known as Manekia naranjoana.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Manekia naranjoana, exhibits a specific geographical range across the Central American region. It can be found growing naturally within the borders of Costa Rica. Additionally, its distribution extends northward into the country of Honduras. The species is also documented to inhabit various areas throughout Nicaragua. Finally, its presence is noted as far south as Panamá, completing its regional footprint.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Manekia naranjoana is characterized by its ability to thrive across a broad altitudinal gradient, spanning from sea level up to a maximum elevation of 2000 m AMSL. This expansive elevational range suggests a high degree of adaptability to varying environmental conditions, allowing the species to occupy diverse ecological niches within its native habitat. By inhabiting landscapes ranging from 0 to 2000 m AMSL, the plant likely encounters a variety of microclimates, varying temperature regimes, and differing levels of moisture availability, which contributes to its ecological resilience and distribution patterns across different topographical layers.

Elevational range max:

2000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Manikia naranjoana is characterized by its woody nature and a distinct growth form that can be described as a shrub. It functions as an obligatory climber, specifically exhibiting the life form of a liana or vine, which allows it to ascend using external structures rather than being purely self-supporting. Despite its climbing tendencies, the plant is fundamentally terrestrial in its ecological habit, rather than being an epiphyte.

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Manekia naranjoana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include AEGELINE.

AEGELINE

1. Journal of microbiological methods

Preparations

Manekia naranjoana has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanolic extracts.

Methanolic extracts

1. Journal of microbiological methods