Anemopaegma arvense

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Anemopaegma mirandum var. angustifolium
• Anemopaegma mirandum var. glabrum
• Anemopaegma mirandum var. hirsuta
• Anemopaegma mirandum var. latifolium
• Anemopaegma mirandum var. petiolatum
• Anemopaegma mirandum var. puberum
• Anemopaegma mirandum var. pubescens
• Anemopaegma mirandum var. sessilifolium
• Anemopaegma mirandum var. verticellatum
• Anemopaegma sessilifolium
• Anemopaegma subundulatum
• Anemopaegma mirandum
• Jacaranda arvensis
• Bignonia miranda
• Bignonia arvensis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Bignoniaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Anemopaegma.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions of South America. Its distribution includes specific territories within Western South America, most notably in Bolivia. In Brazil, the species is highly prevalent, spanning across the North, South, and Northeast regions. Furthermore, it can be found throughout the West-Central parts of Brazil as well. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse geographical range occupied by Anemopaegma arvense.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Anemopaegma arvense is characterized by its preference for the Cerrado (latu sensu) biome, where it thrives within this specific environmental context. It occupies a distinct altitudinal niche, found at elevations ranging from a minimum of 200 m AMSL to a maximum of 600 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

600 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

200 m AMSL

Habitat :

Cerrado (lato sensu)

Life history

The life history of Anemopaegma arvense is characterized by its nature as a perennial species, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial, the plant establishes a robust presence in its habitat, often developing underground structures that facilitate survival during dormant periods. This lifecycle enables it to re-emerge annually, contributing to its ability to colonize and maintain its position within its ecological niche over extended durations.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Anemopaegma arvense is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically manifesting as a forb. It functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies. Regarding its habit, the plant is a self-supporting climber, possessing the ability to ascend without being an obligatory liana or vine. Its ecological placement is terrestrial, as it is neither an aquatic, semiaquatic, nor an epiphytic species (such as a holoepiphyte or hemiepiphyte), but rather grows directly in soil environments.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Anemopaegma arvense has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Aphrodisiac.

Aphrodisiac

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology