Smallanthus maculatus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse presence across several key regions within the country of Mexico. Its distribution begins in the central part of the nation, specifically within Mexico Central. Furthermore, it can be found throughout the expansive landscapes of Mexico Northeast. The species also inhabits various coastal and inland areas across Mexico Gulf. Finally, its range extends into the western territories of Mexico Northwest and Mexico Southwest.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Smallanthus maculatus is characterized by its presence within forest habitats, where it thrives under specific altitudinal conditions. This species exhibits a broad vertical distribution, occupying a wide elevational range that begins at sea level (0 m AMSL) and extends upward to a maximum altitude of 3000 m AMSL. This vast range suggests an adaptability to diverse ecological zones, from lowland tropical forest environments to high-altitude montane ecosystems.

Elevational range max:

3000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

forest

Morphology

The morphology of Smallanthus maculatus is characterized by a woody growth form, manifesting primarily as a self-supporting shrub. It is a terrestrial species, functioning as an independent organism without any parasitic or epiphytic tendencies, as it is neither a holoepiphyte, hemiepiphyte, nor a facultative epiphyte. The plant does not exhibit aquatic or semiaquatic habits, nor does it possess climbing characteristics such as a liana or vine; instead, it maintains a sturdy, self-supporting structure. Its physical composition is defined by its woodiness, distinguishing it from non-woody or herbaceous species.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Smallanthus maculatus 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. FEBS letters

Preparations

Smallanthus maculatus has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanolic leaf extracts.

Ethanolic leaf extracts

1. FEBS letters