Marginatocereus marginatus

Marginatocereus marginatus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Marginatocereus marginatus, is a fascinating columnar cactus native to the arid regions of South America. Renowned for its distinctive ribbed structure and resilient nature, this medicinal plant has been traditionally utilized for its unique bioactive properties, offering intriguing potential for pharmacological research and holistic wellness in various botanical studies.

Family
Cactaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Lemaireocereus Marginatus · Pachycereus Marginatus Var. Gemmatus · 19 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Marginatocereus marginatus

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized into the order Caryophyllales and the family Cactaceae. Finally, it is identified by the specific genus Marginatocereus.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Caryophyllales
Family Cactaceae
Genus Marginatocereus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide and fragmented geographical distribution spanning several continents. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is noted within the Balearic Islands and throughout mainland Spain. Moving across the globe to Asia, the species can be found within the region of Indo-China, specifically in Cambodia. Its reach also extends significantly into North America, where it inhabits various parts of Mexico. Within the Mexican territory, the plant is specifically documented in both Central and Northeast Mexico.

Region Area
Southwestern Europe Baleares
Southwestern Europe Spain
Indo-China Cambodia
Mexico Mexico Central
Mexico Mexico Northeast
Mexico Mexico Gulf
Mexico Mexico Southwest

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Activities

Marginatocereus marginatus has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor.

Activities reported in Marginatocereus marginatus
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antitumor 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antitumor

  1. Microorganisms
  2. International journal of environmental research and public health