Ophryosporus axilliflorus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Eupatorium axilliflorum

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is specifically identified by the genus Ophryosporus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the South American continent. In Western South America, it can be found growing within the borders of Bolivia. Its presence extends significantly into Southern South America as well. Specifically, it inhabits the northeastern regions of Argentina. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the northwestern parts of Argentina.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Ophryosporus axilliflorus is characterized by its specific distribution across montane landscapes, where it occupies a distinct altitudinal niche. This species is found within an elevational range that spans from a minimum of 1000 m AMSL to a maximum of 2000 m AMSL. This vertical distribution suggests that the plant is adapted to the specific climatic conditions, temperature gradients, and moisture levels found within these mid-to-high altitude tropical or subtropical zones.

Elevational range max:

2000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1000 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Ophryosporus axilliflorus is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it does not complete its life cycle in a single year or two, but rather maintains its vegetative presence over an extended duration, enabling it to establish a more permanent foothold within its ecological niche. This long-term survival strategy facilitates repeated reproductive cycles, contributing to the stability of its population within its native habitat.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Ophryosporus axilliflorus is characterized by its growth as a woody shrub, exhibiting a robust and self-supporting structure. It functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies, and is classified as a terrestrial plant rather than an aquatic, semiaquatic, or epiphytic species. Its physical form is defined by its woodiness, which provides the necessary structural integrity to maintain its shrubby habit without the need for climbing or liana-like behaviors.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Ophryosporus axilliflorus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Tremetone.

Tremetone

1. Planta medica

Conditions

Ophryosporus axilliflorus has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include inflammation.

Inflammation

1. Planta medica