Schinopsis lorentzii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Schinopsis lorentzii var. marginata
• Schinopsis haenkeana
• Schinopsis marginata
• Schinopsis quebracho-colorado
• Quebrachia lorentzii
• Loxopterygium lorentzii
• Aspidosperma quebracho-colorado

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Schinopsis lorentzii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic placement is defined by its membership in the genus Schinopsis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of Western and Southern South America. Within the western region, its presence is documented in both Bolivia and Peru. Moving toward the southern part of the continent, it can be found throughout the Northeast and Northwest regions of Argentina. Additionally, its range extends into the territory of Paraguay. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's broad ecological reach across several South American nations.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Schinusnoia lorentzii is characterized by a broad vertical distribution across diverse altitudinal gradients, spanning from sea level up to a maximum elevation of 2000 m AMSL. Within its natural habitat, the species demonstrates a high degree of environmental adaptability, maintaining a mean elevation of approximately 1700 m AMSL. This significant elevational range suggests that the plant is capable of colonizing a variety of ecological niches, ranging from lowland coastal or riverine environments to higher montane zones, where it must contend with varying temperature regimes and atmospheric pressures.

Elevational range max:

2000 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1700 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Schinusnoopsis lorentzii is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist across multiple growing seasons rather than completing its development in a single year. Structurally, it is classified as a phanerophyte, specifically exhibiting a life form consistent with the phanerophyte category, which indicates that its reproductive buds are located on aerial shoots well above the ground level. This growth habit and its long-lived nature enable the species to establish a stable presence within its ecological niche over extended periods.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Schinus lorentzii is characterized by its robust growth form as a woody tree, reaching a maximum height of approximately 20 m. As a self-supporting organism, it does not exhibit climbing or vining behavior and functions as an independent species rather than a parasite. This terrestrial plant is neither aquatic nor epiphytic, establishing itself firmly in soil environments. Its structural development is defined by a woody constitution, allowing it to maintain its upright, tree-like stature throughout its life cycle.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

20 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Schinus lorentzii is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, a metabolic strategy typical of many woody species in its genus that optimizes carbon fixation under moderate environmental conditions. In terms of nutrient cycling and symbiotic relationships, this species does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it relies on the uptake of available nitrates and ammonium from the soil rather than through symbiotic associations with nitrogen-fixing bacteria.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

Reproduction in Schinopsis lorentzii is centered around the production and dispersal of seeds, which exhibit a highly consistent physical profile. The reproductive output is characterized by a uniform seed mass, with a mean value of 0.1 g. This consistency is reflected in the lack of variability within the species' seed morphology, as both the maximum and minimum recorded seed masses are strictly 0.1 g. This uniformity in seed size suggests a stabilized reproductive strategy focused on a specific energy investment per individual propagule.

Seed mass mean:

0.1 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Schinopsis lorentzii has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, leaf.

Fruit

1. Photochemical & photobiological sciences : Official journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology

Leaf

1. Photochemical & photobiological sciences : Official journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology

Chemicals

Schinopsis lorentzii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Quebracho tannin.

Quebracho tannin

1. Journal of animal science

Activities

Schinopsis lorentzii has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. Photochemical & photobiological sciences : Official journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology