Trichilia glabra

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Portesia glabra
• Trichilia terminalis
• Trichilia sloanei
• Acrilia sloanei
• Moschoxylum veraguense
• Trichilia arborea

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Meliaceae and is situated within the genus Trichilia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct regions of North and Central America. Within Mexico, its range extends from the coastal areas of the Gulf to the arid landscapes of the Southwest. It is also commonly found throughout the Southeast portion of the country. Moving into Central America, the species can be identified within the borders of Belize. Finally, its distribution reaches as far south as the tropical environments of Costa Rica.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Trichilia glabra is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, standing as a self-supporting structure rather than acting as a climber or liana. As a terrestrial species, it does not exhibit aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, nor does it function as an epiphyte, whether in holoepiphytic, hemiepiphytic, or facultative forms. The plant is entirely independent in its nutritional requirements, lacking any parasitic behavior, and maintains a stable, woody constitution throughout its development.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Trichilia glabra is characterized by a complex dispersal strategy primarily defined by a zoochorous syndrome, where animals play a critical role in the movement of its seeds. While the species exhibits a specialized reliance on fauna for seed distribution, its reproductive ecology can be categorized within a broader spectrum of potential dispersal mechanisms, including anemochorous, autochorous, hydrochorous, and unspecialized modes. This multifaceted approach ensures that the progeny can navigate various environmental landscapes, though the primary evolutionary driver for its seed dissemination remains the interaction with animal vectors.

Dispersal syndrome :

zoochorous

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Trichilia glabra has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Immunopharmacology

Activities

Trichilia glabra has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory.

Antiinflammatory

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Trichilia glabra has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include inflammation.

Inflammation

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Trichilia glabra has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous leaf extract.

Aqueous leaf extract

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology