Phoradendron reichenbachianum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Viscum reichenbachianum
• Phoradendron pachyarthron
• Phoradendron conzattii var. tecomatlanum
• Phoradendron conzattii var. nochixtlanense
• Phoradendron falcifolium
• Phoradendron conzattii

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Santalales and the family Santalaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Phordendron, specifically the species Phordendron reichenbachianum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Phyllantus reichenbachianum, exhibits a broad presence across several key regions of Mexico. Its range extends through the diverse landscapes of Mexico Central and into the rugged terrain of Mexico Northeast. Additionally, the species can be found throughout the coastal environments of Mexico Gulf. Moving across the country, its distribution continues into the arid regions of Mexico Northwest. Finally, the plant completes its significant geographical footprint by occurring in Mexico Southwest.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Phlorendron reichenbachianum is characterized by a complex growth habit that integrates several specialized ecological strategies. It functions as an obligatory parasite, relying on host plants for nutrients, which influences its structural development. In terms of its physical stature, the plant exhibits a self-supporting growth form, acting as both a self-supporting climber and a vine that does not require external structural assistance to maintain its posture. While it can exist in various moisture-dependent environments, its primary habitat classification is terrestrial, though it maintains a versatile ecological range that spans aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial states. Furthermore, its epiphytic nature is strictly terrestrial, meaning it occupies ground-based niches rather than living entirely within the canopy of other trees.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

obligatory

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Phoradendron reichenbachianum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Morolic acid, Moronic acid.

Morolic acid

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Moronic acid

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Preparations

Phoradendron reichenbachianum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include acetonic extract.

Acetonic extract

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology