Matisia cordata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the Americas. In Central America, its range includes the countries of Costa Rica and Panamá. Moving into Western South America, the species can be found growing in Colombia and Ecuador. Additionally, its habitat extends further south into the nation of Bolivia. Overall, these locations define the natural geographical boundaries for Matiisia cordata.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Matias cordata is characterized by its presence in diverse environmental settings, ranging from undisturbed natural landscapes to human-modified environments. It is specifically found inhabiting both Área Antrópica (anthropic areas) and Floresta de Terra Firme (terra firme forests), demonstrating a capacity to persist in both anthropogenic landscapes and stable, non-flooded forest ecosystems. The species occupies a broad altitudinal gradient, with an elevational range spanning from sea level (0 m AMSL) up to a maximum altitude of 1500 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

1500 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Área Antrópica, Floresta de Terra Firme

Life history

The life history of Matiisia cordata is characterized by its existence as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle in a single year. Throughout its developmental stages, the species exhibits a deciduous habit, meaning it sheds its foliage annually, typically in response to seasonal changes or dormant periods. This combination of a long-lived perennial lifecycle and a deciduous nature dictates its rhythmic growth patterns, where it emerges to establish foliage during favorable conditions and undergoes a period of leaf senescence before entering a period of rest.

Deciduousness :

deciduous

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Matiisia cordata is characterized by its stature as a woody tree, reaching a mean height of 20 m and a maximum potential height of up to 30 m. This plant exhibits a self-supporting growth habit, functioning as an independent organism rather than a climber or a parasite. It is classified as a terrestrial species, lacking aquatic or semiaquatic adaptations, and does not function as an epiphyte. The structural integrity of the plant is defined by its woody nature, supporting its significant vertical development in its natural habitat.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

30 m

Plant height mean:

20 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Matiisia cordata is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, meaning it utilizes the Calvin cycle to fix carbon dioxide through the enzyme Rubisco, a process typical of most temperate-climate plants that thrive in environments where photorespiration is managed through standard stomatal regulation. Furthermore, this species is not a nitrogen fixer, lacking the symbiotic relationship with diazotrophic bacteria, such as Rhizobium or Frankia, required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms; consequently, its physiological nitrogen acquisition is entirely dependent on the uptake of nitrates and ammonium present in the soil substrate.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Matiezia cordata is characterized by a complex interplay of biotic interactions, beginning with its pollination strategy. The plant utilizes a biotic pollination syndrome, specifically relying on birds to facilitate the transfer of pollen. Once fertilization is successful, the production of seeds follows a highly consistent morphological pattern. The seeds exhibit a uniform seed mass of 3.7 g, with both the minimum and maximum recorded values remaining at this level. Similarly, the seed volume is highly standardized, maintaining a consistent volume of 3400 mm³ across the minimum, maximum, and mean measurements. Following seed maturation, the dispersal process is primarily zoochorous, meaning the plant relies on animals to aid in the distribution of its seeds across the environment.

Dispersal syndrome :

zoochorous

Pollination syndrome :

bird

Pollination syndrome :

biotic

Seed mass mean:

3.7 g

Seed volume max:

3400 mm³

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Matisia cordata has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ash, CALCIUM, FAT, IRON, PHOSPHORUS.

Ash

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CALCIUM

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FAT

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IRON

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PHOSPHORUS

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ascorbic acid

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beta-carotene

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niacin

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riboflavin

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thiamin

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Activities

Matisia cordata has 207 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Acidulant, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allergenic, Analgesic, Androgenic?.

Acidulant

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Allergenic

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Analgesic

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Androgenic?

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Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker

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AntiAGE

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AntiCFS

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AntiCTS

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AntiCrohn's

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