Pilocarpus racemosus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad presence across several regions of the Americas. Within Mexico, its range extends through both the Southwest and the Southeast territories. Moving southward, the species is also found throughout Central America. Specifically, it inhabits the landscapes of Belize and Costa Rica. Finally, its distribution includes the country of El Salvador.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Pilocarpus racemosus is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist in its natural environment over multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it does not complete its entire biological cycle within a single year; instead, it maintains its vegetative structure through successive years, often developing a robust root system that supports long-term survival. This extended lifecycle enables the plant to undergo repeated reproductive phases, contributing to its ability to maintain populations within its specific ecological niche. The longevity associated with its perennial nature means that the plant can accumulate biomass and resources over time, which can influence its flowering patterns and the consistency of its medicinal alkaloid production throughout its lifespan.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Pilocarpus racemosus is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily manifesting as a shrub or a small tree. This plant is a terrestrial species, existing independently without parasitic or epiphytic tendencies, as it maintains a terrestrial life cycle rather than functioning as a holoepiphyte, hemiepiphyte, or facultative epiphyte. It is not an aquatic or semiaquatic plant, nor does it exhibit climbing habits such as a liana or vine; instead, it is a self-supporting organism that does not require external structures for stability. Its structural integrity is defined by its woody nature, providing a sturdy, self-supporting framework typical of its shrubby to tree-like habit.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Pilocarpus racemosus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Alcohols, Methyl heptyl ketone, Methyl nonyl ketone, isopilocarpine, pilocarpine.

Alcohols

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Methyl heptyl ketone

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Methyl nonyl ketone

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isopilocarpine

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pilocarpine

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Activities

Pilocarpus racemosus has 23 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Alzheimerigenic, Antiaggregant, Antiglaucomic, Choleretic, Cholinergic.

Alzheimerigenic

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Antiaggregant

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Antiglaucomic

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Choleretic

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Cholinergic

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Detoxicant

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Diaphoretic

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Edemagenic

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FLavor

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Gastrostimulant

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