Coleogyne ramosissima
Coleogyne
Coleogyne ramosissima, commonly known as the branching manzanita, is a resilient, drought-tolerant shrub native to the arid landscapes of the American Southwest. Characterized by its distinctive twisting branches and small, leathery leaves, this woody plant plays a vital role in stabilizing desert soils and providing essential habitat for wildlife.
- Scientific name: Coleogyne ramosissima
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae, it is specifically classified under the genus Coleogyne.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Coleogyne | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Coleogyne ramosissima, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Russian, it is called Колeогинe, while in the Navajo language, it is known as Chʼil łizhiní. In Persian, the plant is called سیاهشاخه, and in Finnish, it is referred to as mustaharjapensas. Additionally, in Turkish, it is simply referred to by its generic name, Coleogyne.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Колеогине | Wikidata |
| nv | Chʼil łizhiní | Wikidata |
| fa | سیاهشاخه | Wikidata |
| fi | mustaharjapensas | Wikidata |
| tr | Coleogyne | Wikidata |
| ja | ブラックブッシュ | Wikidata |
| ms | Coleogyne | Wikidata |
| ko | 흑필목 | Wikidata |
| en | Coleogyne | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across specific regions of the western United States. In the northwestern part of the country, its presence can be noted within the state of Colorado. Moving toward the southwestern United States, it is widely found across the diverse landscapes of Arizona. The species also inhabits various territories within California and Nevada. Finally, its geographical range extends through the desert and mountain environments of Utah.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Nevada | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Utah | WCVP |
Chemicals
Coleogyne ramosissima has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include narcissin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| narcissin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |