Tovomita mangle

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant, known as Tovomita mangle, exhibits a specific geographical range within South America. Its presence is primarily concentrated within the borders of Brazil. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the vast regions of Brazil North. Additionally, it is distributed throughout the Brazil Northeast area. This pattern indicates that the plant thrives in these particular tropical environments.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Tovomita mangle is fundamentally defined by its preference for the Floresta Ombrófila, commonly known as the tropical rainforest or rain forest. Within this highly productive and humid ecosystem, the species thrives under conditions of high annual precipitation and constant moisture, which are essential for its physiological processes. Occupying niches within the dense canopy and sub-canopy layers, it benefits from the complex vertical stratification and the nutrient cycling characteristic of these moist forest environments. The stable, warm temperatures and high humidity levels found in the Floresta Ombrófila provide the necessary microclimate for its growth, survival, and reproductive success, allowing it to integrate into the intricate web of biological interactions that define these lush, high-biodiversity habitats.

Habitat :

Floresta Ombrófila (= Floresta Pluvial)

Morphology

The morphology of Tovomita mangle is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically developing into a tree that can reach a maximum plant height of 15 meters. As a terrestrial species, it does not exhibit aquatic, semiaquatic, or epiphytic tendencies, functioning instead as a self-supporting structure rather than a liana, vine, or climbing plant. It is categorized as an independent organism, meaning it does not function as a parasite, and it maintains a robust, woody constitution throughout its life cycle.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

15 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiological profile of Tovomita mangle is characterized by specific morphological and structural adaptations that influence its resource acquisition and biomass distribution. The plant exhibits a mean leaf size of 55.105 cm², a parameter that plays a critical role in its photosynthetic capacity and transpiration rates. This leaf surface area is closely integrated with its Specific Leaf Area (SLA), which maintains a mean value of 129.219 cm²/g, indicating a balanced strategy between leaf thickness and light interception efficiency. Furthermore, the structural integrity and mechanical support of the plant are reflected in its stem specific density (SSD), which averages 680 mg/cm³, suggesting a robust woody framework capable of sustaining its growth habit and supporting the hydraulic demands of its foliage.

Leaf size mean:

55.105 cm²

Specific Leaf Area (SLA) mean:

129.219 cm²/g

Stem specific density (SSD) mean:

680 mg/cm³

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Tovomita mangle has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.

betulinic acid

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Tovomita mangle has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.

Anthelmintic

1. Dr. Duke

AntiHIV

1. Dr. Duke

Antibacterial

1. Dr. Duke

Anticancer

1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic

1. Dr. Duke

Antiedemic

1. Dr. Duke

Antiinflammatory

1. Dr. Duke

Antileukemic

1. Dr. Duke

Antimalarial

1. Dr. Duke

Antimelanomic

1. Dr. Duke