Struthanthus marginatus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Struthanthus vulgaris
• Eichlerina vulgaris
• Loranthus vulgaris
• Loranthus avium
• Struthanthus marginatus var. friburgensis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Santalales, it is classified under the family Loranthaceae. Finally, it is identified by its scientific genus, Struthanthus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several regions in Mexico and parts of Central America. Within Mexico, it can be found across the Northeast and the Gulf regions. Its presence also extends into the Southwest and Southeast portions of the country. Additionally, the species is located within Central America, specifically in El Salvador. Together, these locations highlight the diverse range inhabited by Strychnus marginatus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Struchlanthus marginatus is characterized by its presence across a diverse array of specialized ecosystems, ranging from the semi-arid Caatinga (strictu sensu) and the open woody landscapes of the Cerrado (lato sensu) to more humid environments such as Floresta Ciliar or Galeria, Floresta de Terra Firme, Floresta de Várzea, and the moisture-rich Floresta Ombrófila (Floresta Pluvial). This plant occupies a specific altitudinal niche, thriving within a narrow elevational belt that begins at 1500 m AMSL and reaches a maximum of 1600 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

1600 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1500 m AMSL

Habitat :

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

Morphology

The morphology of Strychnus marginatus is characterized by a non-woody structure that primarily functions as a herb. It exhibits a versatile growth habit, acting as a liana that can climb using a vine-like progression, though it also possesses self-supporting capabilities. While it can occupy terrestrial environments, its ecological positioning is diverse, ranging from terrestrial to semiaquatic habitats. The plant demonstrates facultative parasitic behavior and can exist in a terrestrial state rather than acting as a true epiphyte.

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)

Plant Parts

Struthanthus marginatus 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. Planta medica

Chemicals

Struthanthus marginatus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include IL 10, Obtusifoliol, Steroids, Terpenoids, nitric oxide.

IL 10

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Obtusifoliol

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Steroids

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Terpenoids

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

nitric oxide

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

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

Tuberculosis

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Struthanthus marginatus has 3 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanol leaf extract, hexane extracts, ointment.

Ethanol leaf extract

1. Planta medica

Hexane extracts

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Ointment

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology