Hechtia glomerata
Hechtia glomerata, commonly known as the clustering hechtia, is a resilient succulent native to Mexico. Characterized by its rosette of stiff, serrated leaves, this bromeliad thrives in rocky, arid environments. Beyond its striking ornamental appeal, it plays a vital role in supporting specialized pollinators within its unique desert ecosystem.
- Scientific name: Hechtia glomerata
- Family: Bromeliaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Poales. Finally, it is a member of the Bromeliaceae family and is categorized under the genus Hechtia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Bromeliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hechtia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range that extends from the United States into various regions of Mexico. In the South-Central U.S.A., its presence is specifically noted within the state of Texas. Moving into Mexico, the species is widely distributed across the central part of the country. It also inhabits the northeastern and southwestern territories of the Mexican landscape. Finally, the distribution concludes with its occurrence in the southeast region of Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hechtia glomerata has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, caffeic acid, cyanidin, daucosterol, kaempferol.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyanidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| resveratrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hechtia glomerata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hechtia glomerata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacterial infections, cancer.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |