Phyllonoma laticuspis
Phyllonoma laticuspis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Phyllonomon laticuspis, scientifically known as Phyllonomon laticuspis, is a striking perennial herb valued for its unique foliage and delicate flowers. Native to tropical regions, this plant is often studied in ethnobotany for its potential medicinal properties, offering intriguing possibilities for traditional healing practices and future pharmacological research.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Phyllonoma laticuspisDistribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions within Mexico. Its distribution begins in the central parts of the country, specifically within Mexico Central. It can also be found stretching toward the coastal and interior areas of Mexico Northeast and Mexico Gulf. Additionally, the species extends its range into the western territories of Mexico Northwest. Finally, its geographical footprint reaches as far as the regions of Mexico Southwest.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast |
| Central America | Costa Rica |
| Central America | El Salvador |
| Central America | Guatemala |
| Central America | Honduras |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Phyllonoma laticuspis is characterized by its specific growth form and structural composition. It functions as a non-woody, herbaceous plant, lacking the lignified tissue associated with woody species. As a perennial herb, its architecture is defined by its soft, succulent stems and foliage, distinguishing it from shrubs or trees by its lack of permanent woody development.
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Woodiness :
- woody
Reproduction
The reproduction of Phyllonomon laticuspis is characterized by the production of specialized seeds that exhibit remarkable uniformity in their physical properties. Quantitative analysis of the reproductive output reveals that the seed mass is highly consistent, with a mean mass of 7e-04 g. This precise measurement is mirrored in the maximum and minimum recorded values, which both stand at 7e-04 g, indicating a lack of significant variance in seed weight within the sampled population. Such standardization in seed mass suggests a highly regulated developmental process during the maturation of the seeds, ensuring that each reproductive unit maintains a consistent energetic investment and structural integrity.
- Seed mass mean:
- 7e-04 g
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Phyllonoma laticuspis 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 leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Revista de biologia tropical
Conditions
Phyllonoma laticuspis has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include diabetes mellitus type 2, injuries.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes mellitus type 2 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Injuries | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Diabetes mellitus type 2
- Revista de biologia tropical
Injuries
- Revista de biologia tropical