Porous Lozanella (Lozanella trematoides)

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Lozanella trematoides: Species Overview and Habitat

Occurring in the high-altitude montane forests of the Neotropics, Lozanella trematoides grows as a wild tree or shrub. This botanical species is native to humid mountainous regions, where it participates in the local forest canopy dynamics.

Taxonomy

  • ∟ царство Plantae
  • ∟ division Tracheophytes
  • ∟ subdivision Spermatophytes (Seed plants)
  • ∟ Angiosperms
  • ∟ mesangiosperms
  • ∟ eudicots
  • ∟ Superrosids
  • ∟ rosids
  • ∟ order Rosales
  • ∟ family Cannabaceae (Hemp family)
  • ∟ genus Lozanella (Lozano's nettle-tree)
  • ∟ species Lozanella trematoides (Porous Lozanella)

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Morphology

Members of this species are trees or large shrubs with characteristic vegetative traits. Their young shoots often have light pubescence.

Key morphological features include:

  • Opposite leaves with a distinctly serrate margin and an acuminate apex.
  • Small axillary inflorescences consisting of unisexual, inconspicuous flowers of a greenish hue.
  • Small drupe-like fruits maturing in the leaf axils and dispersed by wind or animals.

Interesting facts

A notable adaptation of this plant is its resistance to extreme humidity conditions and constant fog in its mountainous habitat. Its leaves possess morphological adaptations that allow them to efficiently drain excess surface water.

Geography of distribution

  • Mexico
  • Коста-Рика
  • Colombia
  • Эквадор
  • Peru

Sources

Technical Information

External Databases: GBIF, POWO, Tropicos

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