Eryngium comosum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Regional and Traditional Names

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 Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Eryngium.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse distribution across several key regions within Mexico. It can be found growing throughout the central part of the country in Mexico Central. Additionally, its presence extends into the northeastern territories of Mexico Northeast. The species also inhabits the coastal and inland areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, the plant is documented within the southwestern landscapes of Mexico Southwest.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Eryngium consanguineum (noted here as Eryngium comosum) is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. It functions as a self-supporting plant, exhibiting neither climbing nor liana-like tendencies, as it is categorized as self-supporting rather than an obligatory or facultative climber. The species is strictly terrestrial in its habitat, lacking aquatic or semiaquatic adaptations, and it does not function as an epiphyte. Furthermore, the plant is an independent organism, showing no parasitic behavior, and maintains a non-woody structural composition throughout its vegetative development.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Eryngium comosum has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hypocholesterolemic, Hypoglycemic.

Hypocholesterolemic

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Hypoglycemic

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal Uses

Eryngium comosum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include E. coli, Listeria monocytogenes, dyslipidemia.

Most Reported Uses