Microstachys hispida
Microstachys hispida · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Microstachys hispida, scientifically known as Microstachys hispida, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering valuable phytochemical compounds that support holistic healing and contribute to modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Cnemidostachys Crotonoides · Sebastiania Hispida · 62 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Microstachys hispidaSynonyms
- Cnemidostachys crotonoides
- Sebastiania hispida
- Cnemidostachys hispida
- Stillingia crotonoides
- Sebastiania hispida var. ambigua
- Sebastiania hispida var. aspera
- Microstachys crotonoides
- Sebastiania hispida f. brevipila
- Sebastiania corniculata f. crotonoides
- Sebastiania hispida var. crotonoides
- Sebastiania hispida var. cuyabensis
- Sebastiania hispida var. ferruginea
- Sebastiania hispida f. glabrescens
- Sebastiania hispida var. graciliramea
- Sebastiania hispida var. incana
- Sebastiania hispida var. intercedens
- Sebastiania hispida var. klotzschiana
- Sebastiania hispida var. laeta
- Sebastiania hispida var. lagoensis
- Sebastiania hispida var. leucoblepharis
- Sebastiania hispida var. macrophylla
- Sebastiania hispida var. major
- Sebastiania hispida var. mansoana
- Sebastiania hispida var. megapontica
- Sebastiania hispida var. occidentalis
- Sebastiania hispida var. oligophylla
- Sebastiania hispida var. paraguayensis
- Sebastiania hispida var. purpurella
- Sebastiania hispida var. regnellii
- Sebastiania hispida var. riedelii
- Sebastiania hispida var. scandens
- Sebastiania hispida var. schuechiana
- Sebastiania hispida var. sclerophylla
- Sebastiania hispida var. speciosa
- Sebastiania hispida var. stenophylla
- Sebastiania hispida var. subglabrata
- Sebastiania hispida var. subpatula
- Sebastiania hispida var. tomentosa
- Sebastiania hispida f. villosula
- Sebastiania hispida var. weddeliana
- Sebastiania corniculata var. schuechiana
- Sebastiania corniculata var. sclerophylla
- Sebastiania corniculata var. weddelliana
- Sebastiania corniculata var. speciosa
- Sebastiania corniculata var. subglabrata
- Sebastiania corniculata var. tomentosa
- Sebastiania corniculata var. paraguayensis
- Sebastiania corniculata var. purpurella
- Sebastiania corniculata var. regnellii
- Sebastiania corniculata var. riedelii
- Sebastiania corniculata var. hispida
- Sebastiania corniculata var. incana
- Sebastiania corniculata var. intercedens
- Sebastiania corniculata var. klotzschiana
- Sebastiania corniculata var. laeta
- Sebastiania corniculata var. lagoensis
- Sebastiania corniculata var. ferruginea
- Sebastiania corniculata var. occidentalis
- Sebastiania corniculata var. oligophylla
- Sebastiania corniculata var. leucoblepharis
- Sebastiania corniculata var. macrophylla
- Sebastiania corniculata var. major
- Sebastiania corniculata var. mansoana
- Sebastiania corniculata var. megapontica
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Its specific taxonomic identification is completed by its classification within the genus Microstachys.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Microstachys |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across the diverse landscapes of Brazil. Its geographical reach extends significantly into the Brazil West-Central region. Furthermore, it can be found growing within the Brazil Northeast area. The species also inhabits the Brazil Southeast and Brazil North territories. Finally, its distribution concludes with its presence in the Brazil South region.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast |
| Brazil | Brazil North |
| Brazil | Brazil South |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast |
| Southern South America | Paraguay |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Ecology
The ecology of Microstachys hispida is characterized by its presence across a diverse range of Brazilian biomes, including the Caatinga (strictu sensu), Campo Rupestre, Cerrado (lato sensu), and Ombrophilous Forest (also known as Rainforest). This botanical species exhibits significant adaptability to varying environmental conditions, occupying an elevational gradient that begins at sea level (0 m AMSL) and extends up to a maximum altitude of 900 m AMSL.
- Elevational range max:
- 900 m AMSL
- Elevational range min:
- 0 m AMSL
- Habitat :
- Caatinga (stricto sensu), Campo Rupestre, Cerrado (lato sensu), Floresta Ombrófila (= Floresta Pluvial)
Life history
The life history of Microstachys hispida is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural growth habit and ecological positioning, the plant is classified as a chamaephyte, a life form where the terminal buds are located close to the soil surface, often protected by a layer of leaf litter or ground cover. This classification applies to both its primary life form designation and its specific architectural strategy, ensuring its survival and ability to regenerate within its native habitat.
- Life form :
- chamaephyte
- Lifecycle :
- perennial
Morphology
The morphology of Microstachys hispida is characterized by a growth form that transitions between a herb and a shrub, exhibiting a woody texture in its structural development. It functions as an independent organism, lacking parasitic tendencies, and maintains a terrestrial existence rather than an aquatic or semiaquatic one. As a plant that does not function as an epiphyte, it remains strictly terrestrial, and its physical habit is described as a self-supporting climber rather than an obligatory or facultative climber.
- Aquatic :
- terrestrial
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- herb
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Parasite :
- independent
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Microstachys hispida has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Gallic acid, Triterpenes, quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Triterpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Photochemical & photobiological sciences : Official journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology
- Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
Gallic acid
- Photochemical & photobiological sciences : Official journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology
Triterpenes
- Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
quercetin
- Photochemical & photobiological sciences : Official journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology
Preparations
Microstachys hispida has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Sebastiania hispida extract, crude ethanol extract (ExtEtOH").
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Sebastiania hispida extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Crude ethanol extract (extetoh") | etoh")"> 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Sebastiania hispida extract
- Photochemical & photobiological sciences : Official journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology
etoh")">Crude ethanol extract (extetoh")
- Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie