Ligaria cuneifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Ligaria viscoides
• Psittacanthus lanceolatus
• Psittacanthus cuneifolius subsp. coronatus
• Psittacanthus coronatus
• Psittacanthus montevidensis
• Psittacanthus peruanus
• Ligaria emarginata
• Ligaria coronata
• Psittacanthus cuneifolius var. flavus
• Ligaria lanceolata
• Psittacanthus cuneifolius subsp. montevidensis
• Psittacanthus cuneifolius subsp. peruanus
• Ligaria orbignyana
• Psittacanthus cuneifolius subsp. viscoides
• Loranthus montevidensis
• Psittacanthus viscoides
• Loranthus obmunitus
• Psittacanthus hortonii
• Loranthus viscoides
• Psittacanthus cuneifolius
• Loranthus cuneifolius var. linearifolius
• Elytranthe obmunita
• Psittacanthus obmunitus
• Phrygilanthus cuneifolius

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Ligaria cuneliifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Santalales. Finally, it is a member of the family Loranthaceae and is categorized under the genus Ligaria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several regions of South America. In Western South America, it can be found growing in both Bolivia and Peru. Its distribution extends into Brazil, specifically within the southern part of the country. In the southern portion of the continent, the species is located in the northeast of Argentina. Additionally, it is documented to inhabit the northwest region of Argentina.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Ligaria cuneifolia is characterized by its ability to inhabit a broad altitudinal gradient, ranging from sea level (0 m AMSL) up to elevations of 3000 m AMSL. This significant vertical distribution allows the species to adapt to diverse climatic conditions across various mountain profiles. Within these landscapes, the plant is specifically found in the "Campo Limpo" habitat, an open grassland ecosystem where it thrives in sun-exposed environments.

Elevational range max:

3000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Campo Limpo

Life history

The life history of Ligaria cuneifolia is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist in its environment through multiple growing seasons. This long-lived life cycle enables the species to establish robust root systems and maintain a steady presence within its ecological niche. As a perennial, the plant undergoes seasonal cycles of growth and dormancy, often developing woody structures that support its continued survival and reproductive efforts over several years. This enduring lifecycle provides a stable foundation for its population dynamics, ensuring that it can withstand varying environmental conditions across successive years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Ligaria cuneifolia is characterized by a woody growth form, functioning primarily as a shrub. Regarding its habit and ecological positioning, it is a terrestrial species that does not exhibit epiphytic tendencies, such as being a holoepiphyte or hemiepiphyte, but rather remains grounded in soil environments. While it possesses a self-supporting structure, it is categorized as a self-supporting shrub rather than a climbing liana, vine, or obligatory climber. Furthermore, the plant maintains an independent lifestyle, lacking the characteristics of an obligatory parasite, and its physical constitution is defined by its woody nature.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

obligatory

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Ligaria cuneifolia 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 fruit, stem.

Fruit

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Stem

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Ligaria cuneifolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Proanthocyanidins, Proanthocyanidin.

Proanthocyanidins

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Chemistry & biodiversity

Proanthocyanidin

1. Recent patents on endocrine, metabolic & immune drug discovery

Activities

Ligaria cuneifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Conditions

Ligaria cuneifolia has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include high blood pressure, antioxidant.

High blood pressure

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Chemistry & biodiversity

Antioxidant

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Preparations

Ligaria cuneifolia has 3 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Lc proanthocyanidin-enriched fraction, PLc, enriched extract from Ligaria cuneifolia.

Lc proanthocyanidin-enriched fraction

1. Recent patents on endocrine, metabolic & immune drug discovery

Plc

1. Recent patents on endocrine, metabolic & immune drug discovery

Enriched extract from ligaria cuneifolia

1. Recent patents on endocrine, metabolic & immune drug discovery