Salpianthus purpurascens

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Cryptocarpus globosus
• Cryptocarpus paniculatus
• Boldoa paniculata
• Boldoa purpurascens
• Boldoa ovatifolia
• Boerhavia rhomboidea
• Cryptocarpus purpurascens
• Cryptocarpus rhomboideus

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Nyctaginaceae within the genus Salpianthus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad presence across various regions within Mexico. It can be found growing in the central parts of the country, specifically within Mexico Central. Additionally, its range extends to the northeastern territories of Mexico Northeast. The species also inhabits the coastal and inland areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, its distribution continues through the western reaches of Mexico Northwest and Mexico Southwest.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Salpianthus purpurascens is characterized by its adaptation to low-altitude environments, specifically occupying a niche within a narrow vertical distribution. This species thrives in habitats ranging from sea level up to an elevation of 200 m AMSL. By inhabiting these lower elevations, the plant typically interacts with coastal or lowland ecological systems, where environmental factors such as temperature fluctuations and soil composition are shaped by proximity to the base level of the landscape.

Elevational range max:

200 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Salpichanthus purpurescens is characterized by a non-woody, herbaceous growth form, functioning primarily as a herb. In terms of its habit, the plant is self-supporting rather than acting as an obligatory or facultative climber, such as a liana or vine. It maintains an independent existence as a non-parasitic organism, functioning as an independent species without reliance on a host. While its habitat can span a range of moisture levels, it is categorized as terrestrial in nature, despite its capacity to exist within aquatic or semiaquatic environments. Furthermore, it does not exhibit epiphytic behavior, remaining a terrestrial plant rather than acting as a holoepiphyte, hemiepiphyte, or any other form of epiphyte.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Salpianthus purpurascens 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.

Leaf

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Chemicals

Salpianthus purpurascens has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Saponins.

Saponins

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Salpianthus purpurascens has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Diuretic.

Diuretic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations