Eryngium beecheyanum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Eryngium seleri
• Eryngium tenuissimum
• Eryngium cryptanthum

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Eryngium as Eryngium beecheyanum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad presence across various regions of Mexico. Its natural habitat includes the central territories of the country. It can also be found throughout the northeastern parts of Mexico. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the Gulf and northwest regions. Finally, this species is documented within the southwestern areas of Mexico.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Eryngium beecheyanum is characterized by a growth form classified as a herb, displaying a non-woody structure throughout its vegetative state. This species functions as an independent organism, exhibiting no parasitic behavior, and maintains a terrestrial existence rather than acting as an epiphyte. In terms of its habitat and habit, it is categorized under the terrestrial spectrum, though it can be found in aquatic or semiaquatic environments. Furthermore, it is a self-supporting plant, lacking the climbing mechanisms associated with lianas or vines, as it does not require external structures for vertical support.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Eryngium beecheyanum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include RUTIN.

RUTIN

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Eryngium beecheyanum has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antihyperglycemic, Antioxidant, Hypocholesterolemic, Hypoglycemic.

Antibacterial

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antihyperglycemic

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Hypocholesterolemic

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Hypoglycemic

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Eryngium beecheyanum has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antioxidant activity, dyslipidemia.

Antioxidant activity

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Dyslipidemia

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)