Sparattanthelium amazonum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Sparattanthelium septentrionale
• Sparattanthelium guatemalense
• Sparattanthelium amazonum subsp. guatemalense

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Laurales, falling into the family Hernandiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Sparattanthelium, specifically the species S. amazonum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across North and Central America. In Mexico, it can be found inhabiting the Mexico Gulf region and the Mexico Southeast area. Additionally, its presence extends into the Mexico Southwest territory. Moving southward into Central America, the species is also documented within Guatemala. Finally, its range reaches as far south as Costa Rica.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Sparattanthelium amazonum is characterized by its preference for the Floresta de Terra Firme habitat, where it thrives within the stable environmental conditions of non-flooded tropical rainforests. This species exhibits a broad altitudinal distribution, ranging from sea level up to a maximum elevation of 1000 m AMSL. Throughout its natural range, it maintains an average elevation of approximately 275 m AMSL, positioning it primarily within the lowland tropical ecosystems of the Amazonian basin.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

275 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Floresta de Terra Firme

Morphology

The morphology of Sparattanthelium amazonum is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically classified as a shrub. This plant exhibits a liana-like climbing habit, functioning as an obligatory climber that utilizes surrounding structures for support. While it possesses a woody constitution, its ecological positioning is primarily terrestrial rather than aquatic or epiphytic, as it remains an independent organism without parasitic tendencies. In terms of physical dimensions, the plant can reach a maximum height of approximately 10 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

10 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Sparattanthelium amazonum 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 stem.

Stem

1. Planta medica

Chemicals

Sparattanthelium amazonum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Roemrefidine.

(-)-Roemrefidine

1. Planta medica

Conditions

Sparattanthelium amazonum has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Plasmodium falciparum.

Plasmodium falciparum

1. Planta medica