Eryngium montanum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apiaceae and falls under the genus Eryngium.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a specific and localized geographical distribution. It is found naturally within the country of Mexico. More specifically, its presence is concentrated in the southwestern region of the nation. This limited range suggests that the species thrives in the unique environmental conditions of that area. Therefore, the southwestern part of Mexico serves as its primary habitat.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Eryngium montanum is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, exhibiting a predominantly terrestrial habit rather than aquatic or semiaquatic lifestyles. It functions as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic tendencies, and maintains a terrestrial existence rather than acting as an epiphyte. Structurally, the plant is self-supporting, meaning it does not possess the climbing mechanisms of a liana or vine, but instead maintains its upright posture through its own herbaceous tissue.

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

Eryngium montanum 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 root.

Root

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Eryngium montanum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CATECHIN, CHLOROGENIC ACID, Flavonoids, caffeic acid, quercetin.

CATECHIN

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

CHLOROGENIC ACID

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Flavonoids

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

caffeic acid

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

quercetin

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

rosmarinic acid

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)