Brickellia cavanillesii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Coleosanthus botterii
• Coleosanthus cavanillesii
• Coleosanthus squarrosus
• Eupatorium squarrosum
• Brickellia botterii
• Bulbostylis cavanillesii
• Coleosanthus pendulus var. squarrosus

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Brickellia cavanillesii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Asterales. Finally, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and the genus Brickellia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad presence across various regions within the country of Mexico. It can be found growing throughout the central parts of Mexico. Its distribution also extends into the northeast and the gulf regions of the nation. Furthermore, the species is located within the southwest territories. Finally, its geographical range includes the southeast areas of Mexico.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Brickellia cavanillesii is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, meaning the plant lives for more than two years and maintains its presence in the ecosystem through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it typically establishes a robust root system that allows it to survive periods of dormancy and regrow annually. This long-term survival strategy enables the plant to invest energy into structural development and reproductive maturity over several years, rather than completing its cycle in a single season like annuals or biennials. Through this sustained lifecycle, the plant can endure environmental fluctuations and contribute consistently to its habitat.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Brickellia cavanillesii is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a shrub. This plant reaches an average height of 2.5 m and exhibits a self-supporting climbing habit.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

shrub

Plant height mean:

2.5 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Brickellia cavanillesii is characterized by its metabolic processes and nutrient acquisition strategies typical of members of the Asteraceae family. The plant engages in standard photosynthetic pathways to convert solar energy into chemical energy, supporting its structural growth and reproductive development. Regarding its interaction with soil nutrients, the species does not exhibit the capacity for symbiotic nitrogen fixation; specifically, it is not a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the physiological mechanisms or specialized root nodules required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for its own development. Instead, it relies on the uptake of nitrates and ammonium from the surrounding soil environment through its root system to fulfill its nitrogen requirements for protein synthesis and enzymatic functions.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Brickellia cavanillesii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Nicotiflorin, acacetin.

Nicotiflorin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

acacetin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Brickellia cavanillesii has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include anxiety, hypertension.

Anxiety

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Hypertension

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology