Tabernaemontana markgrafiana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Bonafousia longituba

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Tabernaemontana markgrafiana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianaales and the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Tabernaemontana.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several regions of the Americas. In Central America, its presence is specifically noted within the country of Panamá. Moving into Northern South America, it can be found growing in Venezuela. The species also extends through Western South America, where it is located in Colombia and Ecuador. Finally, its range continues southward through the territory of Peru.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Tabernaemontana markgrafiana is characterized by its presence in the Floresta de Terra Firme, where it thrives within these stable, non-flooded forest environments. This species exhibits a broad altitudinal distribution, occupying a diverse range of landscapes that span from sea level (0 m AMSL) up to a maximum elevation of 2000 m AMSL. This significant elevational breadth suggests an ability to adapt to varying environmental gradients and climatic conditions across its habitat.

Elevational range max:

2000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Floresta de Terra Firme

Life history

The life history of Tabernaemontana markgrafiana is characterized by its growth habit as a phanerophyte, as it maintains its permanent buds well above the ground level, allowing it to develop into a robust woody structure. While its primary life strategy is defined by its phanerophyte status, its developmental versatility within its ecological niche can also involve stages or variations associated with a nanophanerophyte life form, particularly in its smaller or more stunted growth expressions. This plant progresses through distinct phenological stages, beginning with seed germination in suitable tropical or subtropical environments, followed by a period of vegetative expansion where it establishes its woody stem system. As it matures, it undergoes reproductive cycles involving the production of flowers and seeds, ensuring the continuation of its lineage through successful dispersal mechanisms typical of its genus.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Tabernaemontana markgrafiana is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, reaching a maximum plant height of approximately 4 meters. It functions as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic tendencies, and is classified as a terrestrial species rather than an aquatic or semiaquatic one. While it does not exhibit epiphytic behavior, growing instead as a self-supporting structure, its habit is defined by its sturdy, woody composition. It does not function as a climber, liana, or vine, but maintains a stable, self-supporting architecture typical of its tree-like development.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

4 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Tabernaemontana markgrafiana has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory.

Antiinflammatory

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Tabernaemontana markgrafiana has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Ethanolic extracts.

Ethanolic extracts

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology