Struthanthus concinnus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Loranthus concinnus
• Struthanthus concinnus var. centralis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Santalales, it is a member of the family Loranthaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Struthanthus, specifically identified by its species name concinuus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several regions of the South American continent. In Northern South America, it can be found inhabiting the territories of Guyana and Suriname. Moving toward the western portion of the continent, the species is also documented in Peru. Within Brazil, its presence is noted in the West-Central region. Additionally, the plant extends its range into the Northeast region of Brazil.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Strychnanthus concinnus is characterized by its remarkable adaptability across a diverse range of Brazilian biomes and vegetation structures. It inhabits highly varied environments, ranging from the semi-arid conditions of the Caatinga (stricto sensu) to the specialized, rocky outcrops of the Campo Rupestre. Its distribution extends through the expansive Cerrado (lato sensu) and into more humid, moisture-dependent ecosystems such as the Floresta Ciliar or Galeria, which serve as riparian corridors. Additionally, the species is found within the structural complexity of the Floresta de Terra Firme and the high-moisture environments of the Floresta Ombrófila (also known as Floresta Pluvial), demonstrating a broad ecological tolerance that spans from seasonal dry forests to perennially humid tropical rainforests.

Habitat :

Caatinga (stricto sensu), Campo Rupestre, Cerrado (lato sensu), Floresta Ciliar ou Galeria, Floresta de Terra Firme, Floresta Ombrófila (= Floresta Pluvial)

Morphology

The morphology of Strychnanthus concinnus is characterized by a versatile growth habit, functioning primarily as a non-woody herb. It exhibits a climbing nature, specifically manifesting as a liana or a vine, which can also be categorized as a self-supporting structure depending on the environmental context. While it possesses the capacity to be a facultative parasite, it is not an obligatory one. In terms of its ecological positioning and habitat, the plant is predominantly terrestrial, though it shows adaptability across aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial environments. Furthermore, its epiphytic tendencies are classified as terrestrial, meaning it does not function as a holoepiphyte or hemiepiphyte but rather maintains a terrestrial presence.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

liana

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

facultative

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Struthanthus concinnus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Obtusifoliol, Steroids, Terpenoids.

Obtusifoliol

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Steroids

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Terpenoids

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Struthanthus concinnus has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include tuberculosis.

Tuberculosis

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Struthanthus concinnus has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include hexane extracts.

Hexane extracts

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology