Connarus lambertii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range spanning across parts of Mexico and several Central American nations. In Mexico, its presence is primarily concentrated within the southeastern region of the country. Moving into Central America, the species can be found growing in the territory of Belize. Its distribution continues southward through the landscapes of Guatemala and Honduras. Finally, the plant's documented range extends as far as Costa Rica.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Connarus lambertii is characterized by its distribution across a diverse altitudinal gradient, spanning from sea level up to a maximum elevation of 1000 m AMSL. This wide elevational range suggests an adaptable nature, allowing the species to occupy various ecological niches ranging from lowland coastal or riverine environments to mid-elevation montane habitats. Its ability to thrive from 0 m to 1000 m AMSL indicates tolerance to varying degrees of humidity, temperature fluctuations, and light availability typical of these different topographical zones.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Connarus lambertii is characterized by a diverse growth habit, manifesting as both a tree and a shrub depending on environmental conditions. It is a woody plant that exhibits a liana-like climbing habit, functioning as a facultative climber rather than being strictly self-supporting or obligatory. As a terrestrial species, it does not function as an epiphyte, maintaining a strictly terrestrial life cycle rather than occupying hemi-epiphytic or holo-epiphytic niches. Furthermore, the plant is an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies toward its host species.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

liana

Climber :

facultative

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Connarus lambertii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Connarus lambertii has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaf and twig extract.

Leaf and twig extract

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology