Milleria quinqueflora

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions within the country of Mexico. It can be found growing throughout the central part of Mexico, spanning from the interior to the coast. Its range further extends into the northeast, establishing a presence in those territories. Additionally, the species is distributed across the Gulf region, occupying various coastal and inland habitats. Finally, the plant's geographical footprint reaches into both the northwest and southwest portions of the nation.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Milleria quinqueflora is characterized by its broad adaptive capacity across a diverse vertical gradient of habitats. This species thrives across an extensive elevational range, spanning from sea level up to a maximum altitude of 2280 m AMSL. This wide altitudinal distribution suggests that the plant is capable of inhabiting various ecological niches, ranging from lowland tropical environments to more temperate, montane ecosystems. Such a vast range indicates a high degree of environmental plasticity, allowing it to persist in diverse microclimates and soil conditions found throughout these varying elevations.

Elevational range max:

2280 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Milleria quinqueflora is characterized by a growth form primarily classified as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its development. This plant functions as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic tendencies toward other species. In terms of its ecological positioning and climbing habits, it is categorized as a self-supporting plant rather than an obligatory or facultative climber, and it does not exhibit epiphytic behavior, maintaining a terrestrial existence. Furthermore, its habitat preference is defined by its terrestrial nature, distinguishing it from aquatic or semiaquatic environments.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Milleria quinqueflora is characterized by the production of seeds that exhibit specific variations in mass within its population. The seed mass follows a narrow distribution, with a recorded mean mass of 0.032956667 g. Individual seeds within the species demonstrate measurable diversity in weight, ranging from a minimum mass of 0.0291 g to a maximum mass of 0.03915 g. This quantitative data regarding seed mass provides critical insight into the reproductive output and potential seedling vigor of the species.

Seed mass max:

0.03915 g

Seed mass mean:

0.032956667 g

Seed mass min:

0.0291 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Milleria quinqueflora has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Fitoterapia

Preparations

Milleria quinqueflora has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aerial parts.

Aerial parts

1. Phytochemistry