Lychnophora pinaster

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Lychnophora rosmarinus var. affinis
• Piptocoma lychnophorioides
• Vernonia trichocarpha
• Lychnophora trichocarpha
• Lychnophora rosmarinus var. normalis
• Vernonia pinaster
• Lychnophora affinis
• Lychnophora brunioides var. affinis
• Lychnophora brunioides var. pinifolia

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is further categorized into the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Lychnophora.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Lychnofora pinnata, exhibits a specific and concentrated geographical range. Its presence is primarily documented within the country of Brazil. More specifically, the species is found inhabiting the southeastern region of this South American nation. This localized distribution suggests that the environmental conditions of Southeast Brazil are ideal for its growth. Consequently, its natural habitat remains restricted to this particular area.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Lychnofora pinaster is intrinsically linked to the specialized environmental conditions of the Campo Rupestre, a unique rupicolous vegetation type characterized by rocky outcrops and nutrient-poor soils. Within this habitat, the species thrives in a landscape defined by high solar radiation, rapid drainage, and significant seasonal fluctuations in moisture. The plant is adapted to the complex microclimates found among quartzitic or ferruginous rock formations, where the soil is often shallow and composed of sand or rocky debris. This specific ecological niche requires the species to possess physiological mechanisms capable of enduring periodic water stress and intense UV exposure, typical of the high-altitude scrublands and rocky fields it inhabits.

Habitat :

Campo Rupestre

Morphology

The morphology of Lychnofora pinaster is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a tree that can reach a maximum plant height of 3 meters. It is classified as a terrestrial organism, functioning as an independent plant rather than a parasite. While its growth habit is defined by its structural stability as a self-supporting tree, it does not exhibit climbing or epiphytic behaviors, maintaining a distinct terrestrial existence.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

3 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Lychnophora pinaster has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lupeol, RUTIN, STIGMASTEROL, Triterpenes, Vitexin.

Lupeol

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

RUTIN

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

STIGMASTEROL

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Triterpenes

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Vitexin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

quercetin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Lychnophora pinaster has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.

Analgesic

1. Genetics and molecular research : GMR
2. Molecular ecology resources

Preparations