Cirsium subcoriaceum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Cnicus subcoriaceus
• Carduus heterolepis
• Carduus subcoriaceus
• Cirsium heterolepis
• Cirsium maximum
• Cirsium pinnatisectum
• Cirsium platycephalum
• Cnicus cernuus
• Cnicus heterolepis
• Cnicus pinnatisectus

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is further categorized into the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Cirsium, specifically as the species Cirsium subcoriaceum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide-ranging presence across various regions within the country of Mexico. Its natural habitat includes the diverse landscapes found throughout Mexico Central. Furthermore, the species can be located within the territory of Mexico Northeast. It also extends its reach into the coastal and inland areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, the distribution of this medicinal plant encompasses both Mexico Southwest and Mexico Southeast.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Cirsium subcoriaceuum is characterized by its adaptation to high-altitude environments, specifically occupying a distinct vertical niche within montane or subalpine zones. This species thrives within an elevational range that extends from a minimum of 1000 m AMSL to a maximum of 2000 m AMSL. Within this altitudinal gradient, the plant is subject to varying climatic conditions, including fluctuations in temperature and atmospheric pressure, which dictate its distribution and growth patterns. Its presence within this specific range suggests an ecological preference for habitats that provide the necessary moisture and soil compositions found at these intermediate to high elevations.

Elevational range max:

2000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1000 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Cirsium subcoriaceuum is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. It functions as a self-supporting plant, exhibiting neither climbing nor liana-like behaviors, as it remains a self-supporting structure rather than an obligatory or facultative climber. The plant is strictly terrestrial in its ecological habit, categorized as such in relation to both its aquatic status—being terrestrial rather than aquatic or semiaquatic—and its epiphytic nature, as it does not function as a holoepiphyte, hemiepiphyte, or any other form of epiphyte. Furthermore, it is an independent organism, lacking any parasitic relationship, and maintains a non-woody composition throughout its vegetative structure.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Cirsium subcoriaceum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Pectolinarin.

Pectolinarin

1. Planta medica

Activities

Cirsium subcoriaceum has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.

Analgesic

1. Planta medica

Conditions

Cirsium subcoriaceum has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include analgesic.

Analgesic

1. Planta medica

Preparations

Cirsium subcoriaceum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include dried aqueous extract of aerial parts.

Dried aqueous extract of aerial parts

1. Planta medica