Egletes viscosa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Grangea domingensis var. viscosa
• Egletes viscosa f. bipinnatifida
• Cotula viscosa
• Egletes viscosa var. sprucei
• Egletes viscosa var. dissecta
• Platystephium graveolens

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Egletes, specifically the species Egletes viscosa.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across North America. In the South-Central United States, its presence is specifically noted in the state of Texas. Moving into Mexico, it can be found throughout the Northeast region of the country. The species also occupies the coastal areas within the Mexico Gulf territory. Additionally, its range extends into both the Mexico Northwest and Mexico Southwest regions.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Egestes viscosa is characterized by its remarkable adaptability across a diverse array of ecosystems and varying topographical gradients. This species thrives in a wide range of habitats, including anthropogenic areas (Área Antrópica), the Caatinga (strict sense), Campinarana, Campo Limpo, Cerrado (latu sensu), Restinga, and the Amazonian Savanna (Savaana Amazônica). Its vertical distribution is broad, ranging from sea level up to an elevation of 1000 m AMSL, allowing it to colonize both lowland coastal regions and higher terrestrial environments.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Área Antrópica, Caatinga (stricto sensu), Campinarana, Campo Limpo, Cerrado (lato sensu), Restinga, Savana Amazônica

Life history

The life history of Egletes viscosa is characterized by an annual lifecycle, completing its entire developmental process from germination to seed production within a single growing season. In terms of its structural growth habit and survival strategy, the species is classified as a chamaephyte, meaning its perennating buds are located close to the soil surface, protected by the ground or minimal organic matter. This specific life form, categorized under both the chamaephyte and chamamephyte classifications, allows the plant to navigate its environmental niche effectively through its brief but complete annual cycle.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Lifecycle :

annual

Morphology

The morphology of Elegia viscosa is characterized by a growth form classified as a non-woody herb and a forb, typically presenting a self-supporting structure. This plant is strictly terrestrial in its habitat, neither functioning as an aquatic, semiaquatic, nor an epiphyte (whether holoepiphyte, hemiepiphyte, or facultative). As a self-supporting organism, it does not exhibit climbing habits such as a liana or vine, nor does it act as an obligatory or facultative climber. Furthermore, it is an independent species, lacking any parasitic relationship, and maintains a non-woody composition throughout its physical structure.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Egletes viscosa has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower.

Flower

1. Phytochemistry
2. Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

Chemicals

Egletes viscosa has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ternatin, Centipedic acid, tetramethoxyflavone, GERANYL ACETATE, Sabinyl acetate.

Ternatin

1. Pharmacology
2. Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)
3. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
4. Planta medica

Centipedic acid

1. Phytochemistry
2. Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

tetramethoxyflavone

1. Pharmacology
2. Planta medica

GERANYL ACETATE

1. Phytochemistry

Sabinyl acetate

1. Phytochemistry

Tanabalin

1. Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

Verbenyl acetate

1. Phytochemistry

cis-Carvyl acetate

1. Phytochemistry

trans-Pinocarveyl acetate

1. Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

trans-Pinocarvyl acetate

1. Phytochemistry

Activities

Egletes viscosa has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Gastroprotective, Cytotoxic.

Gastroprotective

1. Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)
2. Planta medica

Cytotoxic

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Conditions

Egletes viscosa has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include bronchial asthma, passive cutaneous anaphylaxis.

Bronchial asthma

1. Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas

Passive cutaneous anaphylaxis

1. Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas

Preparations

Egletes viscosa has 3 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanol extract, flower bud tea, hexane extract of dried flower buds.

Ethanol extract

1. Phytochemistry

Flower bud tea

1. Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

Hexane extract of dried flower buds

1. Phytochemistry