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 marginatusSynonyms
- Lemaireocereus marginatus
- Pachycereus marginatus var. gemmatus
- Pachycereus marginatus
- Echinopsis gemmata
- Cereus geminatus
- Cereus mirbelii
- Stenocereus marginatus var. gemmatus
- Cereus incrustatus
- Stenocereus marginatus
- Marginatocereus marginatus var. oaxacensis
- Lemaireocereus marginatus var. incrustatus
- Cereus marginatus f. gibbosus
- Cereus marginatus var. cristatus
- Lemaireocereus marginatus var. gemmatus
- Cereus incrustans
- Cereus marginatus var. monstrosus
- Cereus gemmatus
- Cereus cupulatus
- Lophocereus marginatus
- Pachycereus marginatus var. oaxacensis
- Pachycereus marginatus f. gibbosus
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.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antitumor
- Microorganisms
- International journal of environmental research and public health