Condea albida

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse presence across several key regions within Mexico. It can be found growing throughout the Northeast portion of the country. Its range also extends into the coastal areas of the Mexico Gulf. Additionally, the species is distributed across the Mexico Northwest territory. Finally, its geographical footprint includes both the Mexico Southwest and the Mexico Southeast regions.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Condea albida is characterized by its distinct growth strategies and structural classifications within its ecosystem. This species functions primarily as a phanerophyte, maintaining its stem or shoot systems well above the soil surface to survive seasonal environmental fluctuations. Furthermore, it exhibits characteristics of a nanophanerophyte, indicating that its reproductive and vegetative structures are held at a relatively low height, typically just above the ground level, yet remain elevated compared to more compact life forms. These physiological traits allow the plant to navigate its specific niche by balancing structural stability with efficient resource acquisition throughout its developmental stages.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Condea alba is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically developing as a shrub. It is a self-supporting plant, functioning as an independent organism rather than an obligatory or facultative parasite, and it maintains a terrestrial existence rather than being aquatic, semiaquatic, or epiphytic. Although it possesses climbing traits, it is classified as a self-supporting structure rather than an obligatory or facultative liana or vine.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Condea albida is characterized by the production of exceptionally minute seeds, which play a critical role in its dispersal and establishment strategies. Quantitative analysis of its reproductive output reveals a highly uniform seed size distribution, with a recorded seed mass mean of 0.00029 g. This uniformity is absolute across the observed sample, as both the maximum and minimum seed mass values are identical at 0.00029 g. Such minimal seed mass suggests a reproductive strategy likely optimized for wind dispersal or colonization of specific microhabitats where small, lightweight propagules can effectively navigate the environment.

Seed mass mean:

0.00029 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Condea albida has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.

betulinic acid

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Condea albida has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.

Anthelmintic

1. Dr. Duke

AntiHIV

1. Dr. Duke

Antibacterial

1. Dr. Duke

Anticancer

1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic

1. Dr. Duke

Antiedemic

1. Dr. Duke

Antiinflammatory

1. Dr. Duke

Antileukemic

1. Dr. Duke

Antimalarial

1. Dr. Duke

Antimelanomic

1. Dr. Duke

Preparations