Erythranthe geyeri

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across several provinces in both Western and Eastern Canada. In the western part of the country, its range extends through Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Moving toward the east, the species is also found within the borders of Ontario. Additionally, its geographical presence continues into the province of Québec. Altogether, these locations define the broad natural habitat of Erythranthe geyeri.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Erythranthe geyeri is characterized by its classification as a perennial species, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle in a single year. As a long-lived plant, it establishes a stable presence within its habitat, often developing robust root systems that allow it to survive periods of environmental stress and regrowth cycles. This perennial nature enables the plant to invest energy into sustained vegetative growth and periodic reproductive efforts, contributing to its long-term survival and ability to occupy its ecological niche over several years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Erythranthe geyeri is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb and forb, lacking any woody structure. It functions as an independent organism, neither acting as a parasite nor as an epiphyte, maintaining a strictly terrestrial existence rather than an aquatic or semiaquatic one. In terms of its structural habit, the plant is self-supporting, categorized as such under both its climbing and general growth tendencies, meaning it does not require external support like a liana or vine to maintain its posture.

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)

Chemicals

Erythranthe geyeri has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ash, CALCIUM, FAT, IRON, PHOSPHORUS.

Ash

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CALCIUM

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FAT

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IRON

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PHOSPHORUS

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ascorbic acid

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beta-carotene

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niacin

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riboflavin

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thiamin

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Activities

Erythranthe geyeri has 207 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Acidulant, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allergenic, Analgesic, Androgenic?.

Acidulant

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Allergenic

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Analgesic

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Androgenic?

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Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker

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AntiAGE

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AntiCFS

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AntiCTS

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AntiCrohn's

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