Stylogyne turbacensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Tinus turbacensis
• Ardisia turbacensis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Stylogyne turbacensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Ericales and the family Primulaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Stylogyne.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several diverse regions of North and Central America. In Mexico, its range extends from the coastal areas of the Gulf to the arid landscapes of the Southwest. It is also frequently documented throughout the southeastern portions of the country. Moving southward, the species can be found within the tropical environments of Belize. Finally, its geographical reach continues through the lush terrain of Costa Rica.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Stylogyne turbacenensis is characterized by its broad altitudinal distribution, allowing it to inhabit a diverse range of vertical strata within its native environment. This species demonstrates significant ecological plasticity, spanning an elevational range from 0 m AMSL to a maximum of 1700 m AMSL. This expansive gradient suggests that the plant is capable of adapting to varied microclimates, ranging from lowland tropical conditions to more temperate, montane environments found at higher altitudes. Such a wide distribution indicates a tolerance for fluctuating temperature regimes and varying moisture availability across different topographic zones.

Elevational range max:

1700 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Stylogyne turbacenensis is characterized by a woody growth form, manifesting primarily as a tree. It is a terrestrial plant that functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite or an epiphyte. In terms of its structural habit, the plant is self-supporting, lacking the climbing mechanisms of a vine or liana. It reaches a significant physical stature, with an average plant height of approximately 7 m and a maximum recorded height of up to 8 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

8 m

Plant height mean:

7 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Stylogyne turbacensis is characterized by specific nutritional and structural parameters within its foliar tissues, particularly concerning its biomass allocation and moisture retention capabilities. A critical physiological metric for this species is its Leaf Dry Matter Content (LDMC), which serves as an indicator of the leaf's resource investment and its capacity to maintain metabolic processes under varying environmental conditions. Quantitative analysis reveals that Stylogyne turbacensis maintains a highly consistent LDMC, with a recorded mean value of 305.2 mg/g. This uniformity is further evidenced by the lack of variance in the measured data, as both the minimum and maximum recorded values are identical at 305.2 mg/g. This stable LDMC suggests a highly specialized physiological adaptation in the leaf structure, ensuring a reliable density of organic matter relative to the leaf area, which is essential for supporting the plant's photosynthetic efficiency and overall metabolic stability.

Leaf dry matter content (LDMC) mean:

305.2 mg/g

Reproduction

The reproduction of Stylogyne turbacenensis is characterized by a highly consistent seed production profile, exhibiting no variance in individual seed weight. Data regarding its reproductive output indicates that the seed mass is uniform across the observed samples, with a mean seed mass of 0.066 g. This stability is reflected in the extreme values recorded, where both the maximum and minimum seed mass values are identical at 0.066 g. Such precise uniformity in seed mass suggests a highly regulated developmental process during the maturation of the seeds, ensuring that each reproductive unit maintains a consistent physical weight of 0.066 g.

Seed mass mean:

0.066 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Stylogyne turbacensis 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 leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Stylogyne turbacensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-(12'(S)-hydroxy-8',14'-heptadecadienyl)resorcinol.

5-(12'(S)-hydroxy-8',14'-heptadecadienyl)resorcinol

1. Journal of natural products

Conditions

Stylogyne turbacensis has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include leishmania.

Leishmania

1. Journal of natural products