Eriosema diffusum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical presence across several distinct regions within Mexico. Its distribution can be traced throughout the central parts of the country, specifically within Mexico Central. Furthermore, it is found in the northeastern territories, categorized as Mexico Northeast. The species also inhabits the coastal and inland areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, its range extends to the western portions of the nation, including Mexico Northwest and Mexico Southwest.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Eriosema diffusum is characterized by a broad altitudinal distribution, allowing it to inhabit diverse topographical zones. This species thrives across a significant vertical gradient, ranging from sea level at 0 m AMSL up to high-altitude environments reaching a maximum of 2300 m AMSL. This extensive elevational range suggests a high degree of ecological plasticity, enabling the plant to adapt to varying climatic conditions, temperature fluctuations, and atmospheric pressures found from lowland tropical or subtropical regions to montane ecosystems.

Elevational range max:

2300 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Eriosema diffusum is characterized by a growth form primarily classified as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure. It functions as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic tendencies, and maintains a terrestrial existence rather than an aquatic or semiaquatic lifestyle. Although it possesses climbing tendencies, it is specifically a self-supporting climber, categorized as both a self-supporting liana and a facultative climber rather than an obligatory one. Furthermore, it does not exhibit epiphytic behavior, remaining strictly terrestrial in its habitat and growth pattern.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Eriosema diffusum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genistein, hydroxygenistein.

genistein

1. Dr. Duke

hydroxygenistein

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Eriosema diffusum has 72 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant, Antiangiogenic.

Abortifacient

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Antiaggregant

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Antiangiogenic

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Antiatherosclerotic

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Anticancer (Breast)

1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic (Breast)

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Anticlimacteric

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Antiendoccytotic

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