Booth’s Nest Orchid

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Booth’s Nest Orchid

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Epidendrum paleaceum
• Epidendrum boothii
• Epidendrum auritum
• Dinema paleaceum
• Epidendrum lindenianum
• Maxillaria boothii
• Nidema paleacea

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Nidema boothii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Asparagales. Finally, it is a member of the orchid family, Orchidaceae, and falls under the genus Nidema.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Nidema boothii, exhibits a widespread presence across various regions of Mexico. It can be found growing throughout the central parts of the country in Mexico Central. Its distribution extends into the northern territories of Mexico Northeast. Furthermore, the species is documented within the coastal and inland areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, its range reaches into the diverse landscapes of both Mexico Southwest and Mexico Southeast.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Nidema boothii is characterized by its preference for forest habitats, where it thrives within the shaded and moisture-retentive environments typical of these ecosystems. This species exhibits a broad altitudinal distribution, ranging from sea level up to a maximum elevation of 1000 m AMSL. On average, the plant is most commonly found at a mean elevation of 400 m AMSL, indicating a primary ecological niche situated in lowland to mid-elevation forest zones.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

400 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

forest

Morphology

The morphology of Nidema boothii is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, exhibiting a delicate structure that lacks significant lignification. It functions as a self-supporting plant, categorized as a self-supporting climber rather than an obligatory vine or liana, which allows it to maintain its posture without heavy reliance on external structures. While it can be found in various habitats, its ecological positioning spans a spectrum from terrestrial to semiaquatic environments. Furthermore, the species displays specialized epiphytic behavior, acting as an obligatory holoepiphyte, meaning it relies on host structures for its life cycle while remaining an independent organism rather than a parasite.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

holoepiphyte

Epiphyte :

obligatory

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Nidema boothii has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,5,7-trimethoxy-9,10-dihydrophenanthrene-2,6-diol, 1,5,7-trimethoxyphenanthrene-2,6-diol, 2,4-dimethoxyphenanthrene-3,7-diol, Aloifol II, Ephemeranthol B.

1,5,7-trimethoxy-9,10-dihydrophenanthrene-2,6-diol

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1,5,7-trimethoxyphenanthrene-2,6-diol

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2,4-dimethoxyphenanthrene-3,7-diol

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Aloifol II

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Ephemeranthol B

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Gigantol

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Lusianthridin

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batatasin III

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ephemeranthoquinone

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nidemone

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Preparations

Nidema boothii has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CH(2)Cl(2)-MeOH (1:1) extract.

Ch(2)cl(2)-meoh (1:1) extract

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