Ctenodon fascicularis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Aeschynomene fascicularis
• Adesmia mimosoides
• Aeschynomene mimosoides

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known as Ctenodon fascicularis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is placed in the genus Ctenodon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad presence across various regions within the country of Mexico. It can be found throughout the central territories of Mexico, forming a significant part of the local flora. Its distribution extends into the northeast, where it inhabits specific ecological niches. Additionally, the species is present in the Gulf region and throughout the northwest of the country. Finally, its geographical range reaches into the southwest, completing its widespread coverage across the nation.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Ctenodon fascicularis is characterized by its broad adaptability to varying topographical gradients, allowing it to inhabit a diverse array of environments across its distribution. This species exhibits a significant vertical range, thriving in habitats that span from sea level up to an elevation of 2250 m AMSL. This expansive elevational range, stretching from 0 m AMSL to a maximum of 2250 m AMSL, suggests that the plant is capable of tolerating diverse microclimates, varying temperature regimes, and differing levels of atmospheric pressure. Such ecological plasticity enables it to colonize multiple altitudinal zones, potentially interacting with a wide spectrum of soil types and moisture availability found between coastal lowlands and montane regions.

Elevational range max:

2250 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Ctenodon fascicularis is characterized by a versatile growth habit that encompasses both shrub and herb forms. As a woody plant, it possesses a structural rigidity that allows it to function as a self-supporting species rather than an obligatory or facultative climber, liana, or vine. It does not exhibit parasitic behavior, maintaining an independent life cycle. Regarding its habitat and positioning, the plant is primarily terrestrial, lacking the characteristics of an epiphyte (whether holoepiphyte or hemiepiphyte) or an aquatic organism, though it may inhabit environments ranging from terrestrial to semiaquatic settings.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

Reproduction in Ctenodon fascicularis involves a complex strategy of seed dissemination characterized by multiple dispersal syndromes. The plant utilizes an anemochorous mechanism, where seeds are primarily dispersed by wind currents, but this is supplemented by zoochorous, autochorous, hydrochorous, and unspecialized methods. This multifaceted approach to dispersal ensures that seeds can be transported through various environmental vectors, including animal movement, self-propulsion, water currents, and generalist physical processes, thereby maximizing the potential for colonizing diverse habitats and ensuring species survival.

Dispersal syndrome :

anemochorous

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Ctenodon fascicularis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Natural product communications
2. Journal of ethnopharmacology
3. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
4. Natural product research

Chemicals

Ctenodon fascicularis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-Methoxymedicarpin, Secundiflorol G, Spinochalcone A, Spinochalcone C, isocordoin.

2-Methoxymedicarpin

1. Natural product communications

Secundiflorol G

1. Natural product research

Spinochalcone A

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Spinochalcone C

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

isocordoin

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Ctenodon fascicularis has 2 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative, Cytotoxic.

Antiproliferative

1. Natural product communications

Cytotoxic

1. Natural product communications

Preparations

Ctenodon fascicularis has 1 reported preparations identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include root bark.

Root bark

1. Natural product communications
2. Natural product research