Architecture of Mabea fistulifera Mart. (Euphorbiaceae), a Neotropical semideciduous tree: development and variations in crown allometry between environments

•Architectural model was described to the pioneer species Mabea fistulifera.•Crown architecture in response to the environment was studied.•Mabea fistulifera showed Nozeran architectural model.•Its architectural model favours pioneering life history.