Cipura paludosa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Marica graminea
• Cipura graminea
• Cipura humilis
• Cipura goodspeediana
• Cipura paludosa subsp. boliviensis
• Cipura paludosa subsp. caatingensis
• Cipura paludosa subsp. decora
• Cipura paludosa subsp. mexicana
• Cipura paludosa subsp. robusta
• Cipura major
• Trimezia urupa
• Cypella goodspeediana
• Marica cipura
• Marica paludosa
• Cipura paludosa var. cubensis
• Cipura paludosa var. subglobosa

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asparagales and the family Iridaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation falls under the genus Cipura.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across parts of Asia and North America. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is documented in both India and Bangladesh. Moving toward North America, the species is found throughout several regions of Mexico. Specifically, it inhabits the Mexico Gulf area and the Mexico Southwest region. Additionally, its range extends into the Mexico Southeast territory.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Cipura paludosa is characterized by its adaptability to diverse landscapes, ranging from sea level up to an elevation of 1900 m AMSL. This species thrives in varied environments, including anthropogenic areas (Área Antrópica), open grasslands (Campo Limpo), and the diverse biomes of the Cerrado (latu sensu). Furthermore, it is notably found in aquatic vegetation (Vegetação Aquática), demonstrating a specialized capacity to inhabit moist or semi-aquatic ecological niches across its broad altitudinal distribution.

Elevational range max:

1900 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Área Antrópica, Campo Limpo, Cerrado (lato sensu), Vegetação Aquática

Life history

The life history of Cipura paludosa is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons within its habitat. In terms of its structural growth and survival strategies, the species functions as a geophyte, relying on underground storage organs to endure unfavorable environmental conditions. This survival mechanism is further supported by its classification as a cryptophyte, meaning its regenerative buds are protected below the soil surface, ensuring its continued presence and ability to re-emerge during favorable cycles.

Life form :

geophyte

Life form :

cryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Cipura paludosa is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, exhibiting a structure that is fundamentally self-supporting rather than acting as an obligatory or facultative climber, liana, or vine. It functions as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic tendencies. In terms of its ecological habitat and positioning, the plant is terrestrial rather than being an epiphyte (such as a holoepiphyte or hemiepiphyte) or an aquatic species, maintaining its presence in non-aquatic, land-based 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

Cipura paludosa has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.

Antinociceptive

1. Planta medica

Conditions

Cipura paludosa has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include inflammation, pain.

Inflammation

1. Planta medica

Pain

1. Planta medica

Preparations

Cipura paludosa has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include bulbs.

Bulbs

1. Planta medica