Siolmatra brasiliensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Fevillea triphylla
• Siolmatra paraguayensis
• Siolmatra brasiliensis var. pubescens
• Alsomitra brasiliensis
• Alsomitra brasiliensis var. pubescens

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Siolmatra brasiliensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Cucurbitaleales, falling into the family Cucurbitaceae. Finally, it is identified under the specific genus Siolmatra.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of South America. In the western part of the continent, its presence is documented in both Bolivia and Peru. Moving toward the east, it is extensively found throughout the country of Brazil. Within Brazil, the species is specifically located in the West-Central, Northeast, and Southeast regions. Consequently, its habitat spans a diverse range of ecosystems across both western and central South American territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Solymatra brasiliensis is closely tied to the distinct environmental conditions of the Cerrado biome, where it serves as a specialized component of the local flora. This species exhibits a broad vertical distribution across various landscapes, ranging from sea level up to a maximum elevation of 800 m AMSL. On average, the plant thrives at a mean elevation of approximately 750 m AMSL, indicating a strong preference for the elevated plateaus and seasonal tropical savannas characteristic of its primary habitat.

Elevational range max:

800 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

750 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Cerrado

Life history

The life history of Solimatra brasiliensis is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist in its natural habitat across multiple growing seasons. Unlike annuals that complete their cycle in a single year or biennials that require two years, this species maintains its physiological functions and structural integrity over an extended period. This perennial lifecycle enables the plant to establish robust root systems and accumulate energy reserves, which support its continuous growth and reproductive capabilities throughout its lifespan. By existing as a perennial, Solimatra brasiliensis can adapt to seasonal fluctuations and maintain a stable presence within its ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Siolmatra brasiliensis is characterized by a non-woody structure that supports its growth habits across various environmental niches. While it exhibits a terrestrial nature, it possesses the versatility to exist within aquatic and semiaquatic habitats, reflecting a broad ecological plasticity. The plant functions as an obligatory climber, relying on external structures for physical support to reach light sources. In terms of its epiphytic behavior, it is classified as terrestrial, rather than acting as a holoepiphyte or hemiepiphyte. Furthermore, it maintains an independent biological status, functioning as a non-parasitic organism that does not rely on a host for nutrients, distinguishing it from obligatory or facultative parasites.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Siolmatra brasiliensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cayaponoside A1, Cayaponoside B4, Cayaponoside D, triterpenoids.

Cayaponoside A1

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Cayaponoside B4

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Cayaponoside D

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

triterpenoids

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Activities

Siolmatra brasiliensis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.

Antinociceptive

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Siolmatra brasiliensis has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include glycosuria, hyperglycemia, ulcers.

Glycosuria

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Hyperglycemia

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Ulcers

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)