Stenostomum acreanum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Chomelia panamensis
• Guettarda acreana
• Guettarda leiantha
• Chomelia chambersii
• Antirhea panamensis
• Antirhea surinamensis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the Rubiaceae family and falls under the genus Stenostomum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution across parts of Central and South America. In Central America, its range includes the countries of Costa Rica and Panamá. Moving into Northern South America, it can be found throughout the Guianas. Specifically, its presence is documented in French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. This pattern highlights a concentrated tropical habitat for the species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Stenostomum acreanum is characterized by its presence in diverse and specialized wetland and white-sand ecosystems, specifically inhabiting Campinarana, Campo de Várzea, Floresta de Igapó, and Floresta de Várzea. This species thrives within a specific altitudinal gradient, occurring at low elevations ranging from 0 m to a maximum of 500 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

500 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Campinarana, Campo de Várzea, Floresta de Igapó, Floresta de Várzea

Life history

The life history of Stenostoimum acreanum is characterized by its specific structural adaptations and growth strategies within its ecological niche. Primarily, the plant functions as a phanerophyte, maintaining its stem or shoot systems above the ground level, which allows it to navigate its environment and access necessary resources. Complementing this structural classification, it also exhibits characteristics of a nanophanerophyte, indicating a diminutive stature where the reproductive or persistent woody parts are held just above the soil surface. This combination of life forms suggests a growth pattern that balances vertical stability with a compact, low-profile habit, enabling it to persist through seasonal changes while maintaining its physiological functions.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Stenostomum acreanum is characterized by its robust growth form as a woody tree. It functions as an independent organism, neither acting as a parasite nor as an epiphyte, maintaining a strictly terrestrial existence. The plant exhibits a self-supporting structure, requiring no climbing mechanisms such as vines or lianas to maintain its posture. In terms of dimension, it reaches a significant stature, with a recorded maximum plant height of 12 m and an average plant height of approximately 17.5 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

12 m

Plant height mean:

17.5 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Stenostomum acreanum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid, 5 alpha-carboxystrictosidine, 5-Caffeoylquinic acid, Lyalosidic acid, Sickingine.

4,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid

1. Planta medica

5 alpha-carboxystrictosidine

1. Planta medica

5-Caffeoylquinic acid

1. Planta medica

Lyalosidic acid

1. Planta medica

Sickingine

1. Planta medica

Strictosidine

1. Planta medica

shikimic acid

1. Planta medica

Preparations

Stenostomum acreanum has 4 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CHCl3 extract, CHCl3/MeOH (9:1) extract, MeOH extract, petroleum ether extract.

Chcl3 extract

1. Planta medica

Chcl3/meoh (9:1) extract

1. Planta medica

Meoh extract

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Petroleum ether extract

1. Planta medica