Iostephane heterophylla

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Brauneria heterophylla
• Echinacea dicksonii
• Echinacea dubia
• Echinacea heterophylla
• Iostephane heterophylla var. acutiloba
• Iostephane heterophylla var. dicksonii
• Ximenesia cavanillesii

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. As a member of the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae, it is classified under the genus Iostephane. Specifically, its scientific name is Iostephane heterophyllas.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide presence across various regions of Mexico. It can be found growing within the landscapes of Mexico Central. Furthermore, its range extends into the diverse environments of Mexico Northeast and Mexico Gulf. The species also populates the terrain of Mexico Northwest. Finally, its geographical distribution includes the territories of Mexico Southwest.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Iostephane heterophylla is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, exhibiting a soft and succulent structure rather than a rigid, lignified stem. As a terrestrial plant, it does not occupy aquatic or semiaquatic niches, nor does it function as an epiphyte, instead establishing itself directly in soil environments. The plant follows an independent life strategy, functioning as a non-parasitic organism that does not rely on a host for nutrients. In terms of its physical habit, it is categorized as a self-supporting plant; it lacks the climbing mechanisms of a liana or vine and does not require external structures for support, maintaining its upright or spreading herbaceous stature through its own structural integrity.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Iostephane heterophylla is characterized by the production of specialized seeds that exhibit a highly uniform physical profile. Based on quantitative analysis, the seed mass of this species is remarkably consistent, showing no variance across observed samples. The seed mass mean is recorded at 0.0096 g, a value that is identical to both the recorded seed mass maximum and the seed mass minimum of 0.0096 g. This precise uniformity in seed mass suggests a highly stabilized reproductive strategy, ensuring that each individual seed produced by the plant carries a consistent amount of nutrient reserves and physical weight.

Seed mass mean:

0.0096 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Iostephane heterophylla has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root.

Leaf

1. ACS omega

Root

1. ACS omega

Chemicals

Iostephane heterophylla has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Xanthorrhizol, 4-(1',5'-dimethylhex-4'-enyl)-2-methylphenol, CHLOROGENIC ACID, Epicatechin, Xanthorrizol.

Xanthorrhizol

1. Life sciences
2. ACS omega

4-(1',5'-dimethylhex-4'-enyl)-2-methylphenol

1. Journal of natural products

CHLOROGENIC ACID

1. ACS omega

Epicatechin

1. ACS omega

Xanthorrizol

1. Journal of natural products

caffeic acid

1. ACS omega

hesperidin

1. ACS omega

quercetin

1. ACS omega

Activities

Iostephane heterophylla has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.

Antimicrobial

1. Journal of natural products
2. ACS omega

Cytotoxic

1. ACS omega

Preparations