Durango-root

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Durango-root

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Cannabina glomerata
• Tricerastes glomerata

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Cucurbitaleales, it is specifically situated in the family Datiscaceae. Its taxonomic journey concludes within the genus Datisca, where the species glomerata is identified.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence throughout the southwestern regions of North America. In the United States, its presence is noted within the state of California. Additionally, it can be found growing in the desert landscapes of Nevada. The distribution extends southward into the country of Mexico. Specifically, it is documented to inhabit the Northwest portion of the Mexican territory.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Datisca glomerata is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it establishes a stable presence in its habitat, often developing robust underground structures that facilitate survival during dormant periods. This lifecycle enables the plant to engage in repeated reproductive cycles over several years, rather than completing its life cycle within a single season. Through this perennial growth pattern, the plant can accumulate resources over time, contributing to its ability to withstand varying environmental conditions and maintain long-term ecological stability within its native range.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Datisca glomerata is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically classified as a forb. It functions as an independent organism, exhibiting neither parasitic nor epiphytic behavior, and maintains a terrestrial existence rather than an aquatic or semiaquatic one. Although it possesses climbing tendencies, it is categorized as a self-supporting plant, lacking the obligatory or facultative dependence on other structures required of true lianas or vines.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Datisca glomerata is characterized by the production of minute seeds that facilitate its dispersal and survival. Quantitative analysis of its reproductive output reveals a highly specific seed mass profile, where the individual seeds are extremely lightweight. The mean seed mass is recorded at 7.25e-05 g, indicating a high level of uniformity in seed development. However, there is slight natural variation within the population, with the seed mass ranging from a minimum of 6.2e-05 g to a maximum of 8.3e-05 g. This small seed size is a critical component of the plant's reproductive strategy, likely allowing for efficient distribution within its ecological niche.

Seed mass max:

8.3e-05 g

Seed mass mean:

7.25e-05 g

Seed mass min:

6.2e-05 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Datisca glomerata has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antiplasmodial.

Antimalarial

1. Phytochemistry

Antiplasmodial

1. Phytochemistry

Conditions

Datisca glomerata has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Plasmodium falciparum, malaria.

Plasmodium falciparum

1. Phytochemistry

Malaria

1. Phytochemistry