Matayba oppositifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Cupania oppositifolia
• Matayba apetala subsp. oppositifolia
• Matayba apetala f. oppositifolia

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Mataybba oppositifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, falling into the family Sapindaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is established within the genus Mataybba.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions of Mexico. Specifically, it can be found throughout the Northeast, Gulf, Southwest, and Southeast portions of the country. Beyond the Mexican borders, its range extends southward into Central America. Within this central region, the species is notably distributed in Belize. Consequently, its geographical footprint spans a diverse array of ecological zones from Mexico to the tropics.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Matayba oppositifolia is characterized by its stature as a woody tree, exhibiting a robust growth form that allows it to function as a self-supporting structure. It is categorized as an independent organism, meaning it does not function as a parasite, and it maintains a terrestrial existence rather than behaving as an epiphyte. While its habitat can range across aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial environments, its physical development is that of a non-climbing, self-supporting tree rather than a liana or vine.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Matayba oppositifolia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-Dehydrodiosgenin, Friedelan-3-one, palmitic acid.

7-Dehydrodiosgenin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Friedelan-3-one

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

palmitic acid

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Matayba oppositifolia has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include diarrhea, infectious diseases.

Diarrhea

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Infectious diseases

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Matayba oppositifolia has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include MeOH bark extracts.

Meoh bark extracts

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology