manayupa

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• manayupa

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Hedysarum molliculum
• Meibomia mollicula
• Hedysarum adscendens var. caeruleum
• Desmodium mexicanum
• Desmodium adscendens var. caeruleum

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Desmodium molliculum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Fabales. Furthermore, it is a member of the Fabaceae family and is categorized under the genus Desmodium.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad presence across several key regions within the country of Mexico. Its distribution begins in the central part of Mexico, where it occupies significant territory. Moving toward the coastal and eastern areas, the species can also be found throughout Mexico Northeast and the Mexico Gulf regions. Additionally, the plant extends its reach into the western territories of Mexico Northwest. Finally, its geographical range concludes with its presence in the Mexico Southwest area.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Desmodium molliculum is characterized by its ability to inhabit diverse montane and sub-alpine environments across a broad altitudinal gradient. This species is typically found within specific topographical strata, occupying an elevational range that extends from a minimum of 1000 m AMSL to a maximum of 3420 m AMSL. Within these varying elevations, the plant adapts to the shifting climatic variables, such as temperature fluctuations and moisture availability, that define these high-altitude ecosystems. Its presence across such a significant vertical span suggests a versatile ecological niche, allowing it to thrive in various soil compositions and light conditions found throughout its native mountain habitats.

Elevational range max:

3420 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1000 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Desmodium molliculum is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, exhibiting a soft and flexible structure. As a terrestrial plant, it does not inhabit aquatic or semiaquatic environments, nor does it function as an epiphyte, maintaining an independent existence without the need for host support. In terms of its climbing habit, the species is categorized as self-supporting, meaning it does not act as an obligatory or facultative vine or liana, but rather maintains its own upright or spreading stature. Furthermore, the plant is an independent organism, lacking any parasitic tendencies, and its physical composition is entirely non-woody, consistent with its classification as a herbaceous forb.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Desmodium molliculum 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. Preventive nutrition and food science

Chemicals

Desmodium molliculum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, Flavonoids, TANNIC ACID.

CHLOROGENIC ACID

1. Frontiers in plant science

Flavonoids

1. Preventive nutrition and food science

TANNIC ACID

1. Frontiers in plant science

Conditions

Desmodium molliculum has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include stomach ulcers, wound healing.

Stomach ulcers

1. Frontiers in plant science

Wound healing

1. Frontiers in plant science

Preparations

Desmodium molliculum has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include dried, tea infusions.

Dried

1. Preventive nutrition and food science

Tea infusions

1. Preventive nutrition and food science