Ardisia compressa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad presence across several distinct regions within the country of Mexico. It can be found growing throughout the central parts of Mexico, specifically in Mexico Central. Its range also extends into the northeastern territories of Mexico Northeast. Additionally, the species is distributed along the coastal areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the regions of Mexico Northwest and Mexico Southwest.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Ardisia compressa is characterized by its preference for riverine habitats, where it thrives in environments associated with watercourses. This species exhibits a broad altitudinal distribution, ranging from sea level (0 m AMSL) up to a maximum elevation of 3000 m AMSL. While its mean elevation is recorded at 0 m AMSL, its ability to inhabit diverse vertical zones allows it to persist across various topographic gradients within its specific riparian niches.

Elevational range max:

3000 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

riverine

Morphology

The morphology of Ardisia compressa is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, which can reach a mean height of approximately 10 m. As a terrestrial organism, it does not exhibit aquatic, semiaquatic, or epiphytic lifestyles, remaining firmly rooted in the ground as an independent plant rather than functioning as a parasite or a hemi-epiphyte. The plant is self-supporting in its structure, meaning it does not function as a liana, vine, or any other type of climber, maintaining a robust and stable woody framework.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

10 m

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Ardisia compressa is characterized by a complex dispersal strategy that integrates various mechanisms to ensure the distribution of its offspring. The primary dispersal syndrome observed in this species is zoochorous, meaning that animals play a critical role in the movement of its seeds, likely through consumption and subsequent excretion. However, its reproductive success is supported by a multifaceted approach that includes anemochorous (wind-driven), autochorous (self-dispersal), and hydrochorous (water-driven) methods. This combination of traits allows the plant to utilize an unspecialized dispersal profile, enabling it to exploit diverse environmental vectors to colonize new habitats effectively.

Dispersal syndrome :

zoochorous

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

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

Leaf

1. Toxicology

Preparations

Ardisia compressa has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Herbal tea preparations, Leaf extract.

Herbal tea preparations

1. Toxicology

Leaf extract

1. Toxicology