Prosthechea livida

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Encyclia tessellata
• Epidendrum condylochilum
• Epidendrum deamii
• Epidendrum dasytainia
• Epidendrum henrici
• Epidendrum lividum
• Anacheilium lividum
• Encyclia livida
• Encyclia deamii
• Pseudencyclia livida
• Pollardia livida

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, it is a member of the orchid family, Orchidaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Prosthechea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across various regions of Mexico, demonstrating a wide range of habitats. In the northern part of its range, it can be found throughout Northeast Mexico. Its presence extends southward through the Mexico Gulf and into the Southwest regions of the country. Additionally, the species is documented within the Southeast portion of Mexico. Finally, its geographical reach continues into Central America, specifically within the borders of Belize.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Prosthechea livida is characterized by its broad adaptability across diverse altitudinal gradients, allowing it to occupy a wide variety of ecological niches. This species is found within an elevational range that spans from sea level (0 m AMSL) up to a maximum altitude of 2000 m AMSL. This extensive vertical distribution suggests that the plant can thrive in both lowland tropical environments and higher-altitude montane habitats, provided the specific microclimatic requirements for its growth are met. Its presence across such a vast range indicates a resilience to varying temperature regimes and moisture availability, enabling it to integrate into different forest strata and moisture zones within its native geographic territories.

Elevational range max:

2000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Prosthechea livida is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, lacking any woody structural components. It functions as an independent organism, possessing no parasitic relationship with other plants. As a species, it is classified as an obligatory holoepiphyte, meaning it relies on other structures for support throughout its life cycle. Despite its epiphytic nature, it is not an aquatic or semiaquatic plant, but rather falls under the terrestrial category in terms of its ecological niche and moisture requirements. In terms of physical support, it is a self-supporting plant, neither acting as a liana nor a vine, but maintaining its structure independently once established on its host.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

holoepiphyte

Epiphyte :

obligatory

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Prosthechea livida has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antihypertensive, Hypoglycemic, Vasorelaxant.

Antidiabetic

1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Antihypertensive

1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Hypoglycemic

1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Vasorelaxant

1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Prosthechea livida has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include hypertension, type 2 diabetes.

Hypertension

1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Type 2 diabetes

1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Prosthechea livida has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include 1:1 dichloromethane and methanol extract.

1:1 dichloromethane and methanol extract

1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)