Zanthoxylum syncarpum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Fagara valenciana
• Fagara syncarpa
• Perijea syncarpa

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Sapindales and placed in the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Zanthoxylum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the tropical regions of South America. It is found growing in the northern part of the continent, specifically within the borders of Venezuela. Its presence extends significantly into Brazil, where it occupies various ecological niches. Within the Brazilian territory, the species is notably distributed across the Northeast region. Additionally, the plant can be located throughout the Southeast portion of Brazil as well.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Zanthoxylum syncarpum is fundamentally defined by its occurrence within the distinct biomes of Brazil, specifically thriving in the Cerrado (latu sensu) and the Floresta Estacional Semidecidual. Within these ecosystems, the species adapts to the seasonal variations in moisture and temperature characteristic of these tropical environments. In the Cerrado, it navigates a landscape often shaped by periodic dry seasons and nutrient-limited soils, while in the Seasonal Semideciduous Forests, it exists in a habitat where deciduousness is a key survival strategy during the period of lower precipitation. This distribution indicates a high level of adaptation to transitional forest environments and open woody savannas, where its life cycle is closely synchronized with the availability of water and the seasonal shifts in vegetation cover.

Habitat :

Cerrado (lato sensu), Floresta Estacional Semidecidual

Morphology

The morphology of Zanthoxylum syncarpum is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a tree. It is a terrestrial plant that functions as an independent organism, neither acting as a parasite nor as an epiphyte. The plant maintains a self-supporting structure, categorized as a self-supporting growth form rather than a climber, liana, or vine. In terms of stature, it reaches a maximum plant height of 10 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

10 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Zanthoxylum syncarpum has 2 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, stem.

Leaf

1. Journal of natural products

Stem

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Zanthoxylum syncarpum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Decarine, Syncarpamide.

Decarine

1. Journal of natural products

Syncarpamide

1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Zanthoxylum syncarpum has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.

Antiplasmodial

1. Journal of natural products

Conditions

Zanthoxylum syncarpum has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Plasmodium falciparum.

Plasmodium falciparum

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Zanthoxylum syncarpum has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaves.

Leaves

1. Journal of natural products