Souroubea gilgii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Souroubea belizensis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Souroubhea gilgii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Ericales. Finally, it is a member of the family Marcgraviaceae and the genus Souroubea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Souroubea gilgii, exhibits a specific geographical distribution throughout the region of Central America. It can be found growing naturally within the borders of Belize. The species also extends its range into the country of Guatemala. Furthermore, its habitat includes the tropical landscapes of Honduras and Nicaragua. Finally, the plant completes its documented regional presence in Costa Rica.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Souroubhea gilgii is defined by its distribution across a significant altitudinal gradient, allowing it to occupy diverse environmental niches within its habitat. This species is found spanning an elevational range from a minimum of 0 m AMSL to a maximum of 1000 m AMSL. This broad vertical distribution suggests an adaptability to varying climatic conditions, ranging from lowland tropical environments to mid-elevation montane settings. Such a range indicates that the plant can tolerate fluctuations in temperature, moisture availability, and atmospheric pressure typically encountered as one moves from sea level toward higher mountainous terrain.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Souroubea gilgii is characterized by a woody structure, exhibiting a consistent woody growth habit. Regarding its growth form, the plant is classified as a shrub, though it also displays climbing characteristics, specifically functioning as a liana or vine. Its climbing nature is identified as obligatory, meaning it relies on external support for its upward progression. In terms of its ecological positioning, the species is strictly terrestrial, functioning as a terrestrial plant rather than exhibiting any epiphytic tendencies.

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Souroubea gilgii has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-hydroxyursolic Acid, METHYL BETULINATE, Methyl ursolate, betulinic acid, naringenin.

2-hydroxyursolic Acid

1. Phytochemistry

METHYL BETULINATE

1. Phytochemistry

Methyl ursolate

1. Phytochemistry

betulinic acid

1. Phytochemistry

naringenin

1. Phytochemistry

Conditions

Souroubea gilgii has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include anxiety.

Anxiety

1. Phytochemistry

Preparations

Souroubea gilgii has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Extracts.

Extracts

1. Phytochemistry