Ronabea latifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant is found within the diverse landscapes of Central America. Its natural range extends through the country of Belize. Additionally, it can be located throughout the territories of Guatemala and Honduras. The species also inhabits various regions within Nicaragua. Finally, its geographical presence includes the tropical environments of Costa Rica.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Ronabea latifolia is characterized by its presence in diverse forest environments, specifically thriving within Floresta de Terra Firme and Floresta Ombrófila (also known as Floresta Pluvial). This species exhibits a broad altitudinal distribution, spanning a significant elevational range from sea level (0 m AMSL) up to a maximum altitude of 2780 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

2780 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Floresta de Terra Firme, Floresta Ombrófila (= Floresta Pluvial)

Life history

The life history of Rondelea latifolia is characterized by its structural classification as a phanerophyte, indicating that its perennating buds are elevated well above the ground level, typically on woody stems. Within its ecological niche, the plant exhibits a life form that can be described as a phanerophyte, which allows it to maintain a persistent presence in its habitat through seasonal variations. Furthermore, its growth patterns and physical architecture align with the traits of a nanophanerophyte, as it maintains its reproductive and vegetative structures on relatively short woody stems. This life history strategy enables the species to navigate its environment by utilizing its elevated buds to survive unfavorable periods, ensuring long-term survival through its perennial woody structure.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Ronabea latifolia is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily manifesting as a shrub. It is an independent organism, functioning as a non-parasitic species that does not rely on a host for nutrients. While its habitat can vary across different ecological niches, it is classified as terrestrial in its primary growth state, rather than being aquatic, semiaquatic, or epiphytic. Furthermore, the plant does not exhibit climbing behaviors such as liana or vine characteristics, as it is categorized as a self-supporting structure rather than an obligatory or facultative climber.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Ronabea latifolia 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 fruit.

Fruit

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Ronabea latifolia has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include fruits.

Fruits

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology