Paepalanthus planifolius

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Eriocaulon planifolium
• Dupatya planifolia

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Poales. Finally, it is classified under the family Eriocaulaceae and the genus Paepalanthus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Paepaulantus planifolius, exhibits a specific distribution across several key regions of Brazil. It is primarily documented within the West-Central region of the country. Additionally, its presence extends into the Southeast portion of Brazil. The species can also be found growing in the Southern territory. Consequently, its natural habitat is concentrated within these distinct Brazilian zones.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Paepaulantus planifolius is characterized by its specialization within the unique environments of the Campo Rupestre habitat. This plant is specifically adapted to these high-altitude rocky fields, occupying a distinct altitudinal niche. Its distribution is vertically constrained, thriving at elevations starting from a minimum of 1100 m AMSL and extending up to a maximum of 2100 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

2100 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1100 m AMSL

Habitat :

Campo Rupestre

Life history

The life history of Paepaulantus planifolius is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural development and ecological positioning, it is classified as a chamaephyte, a life form where the reproductive shoots are located close to the ground level, often protected by the substrate or accumulated organic matter. This chamaephyte designation applies to both its primary life form classification and its specific growth habit, indicating its ability to maintain its vital organs near the soil surface to ensure survival and seasonal regeneration.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Paepalantheus planifolius is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, exhibiting a non-woodiness trait across its structure. It functions as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic tendencies, and is classified as a terrestrial species rather than an aquatic or semiaquatic one. Regarding its habit, the plant is self-supporting, categorized as both a self-supporting climber and a non-climbing herb, which distinguishes it from obligatory lianas or vines. Furthermore, it is strictly a terrestrial plant, showing no epiphytic characteristics such as being a holoepiphyte or hemiepiphyte.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Paepalanthus planifolius has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids.

Flavonoids

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations