Taxodium distichum var. mexicanum
Taxodium distichum var. mexicanum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Taxodium distichum var. mexicanum, is a specialized variety of the Bald Cypress. Often valued for its unique resilience and structural beauty, this botanical specimen holds significant interest in ethnobotanical studies. Its distinct biological properties offer intriguing potential for exploring diverse medicinal and therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Taxodium distichum var. mexicanumSynonyms
- Cuprespinnata mexicana
- Taxodium distichum var. mucronatum
- Taxodium huegelii
- Taxodium mexicanum
- Taxodium virens
- Taxodium montezumae
- Taxodium pinnatum
- Taxodium mucronatum
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Pinidae and the order Pinales, it is a member of the family Cupressaceae. Finally, it is situated under the genus Taxodium as the variety mexicanum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Pinidae |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Taxodium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning parts of North America. Within the South-Central United States, its presence is primarily noted in the state of Texas. Moving into Mexico, it can be found across a diverse range of regions including Mexico Central and Mexico Northeast. Furthermore, the variety extends into the coastal areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, its habitat also reaches as far as the Mexico Northwest region.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas |
| Mexico | Mexico Central |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest |
| Central America | Guatemala |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Taxodium distichum var. mexicanum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7'',4'''-dimethylamentoflavone, Amentoflavone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 7'',4'''-dimethylamentoflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amentoflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
7'',4'''-dimethylamentoflavone
- Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry
Amentoflavone
- Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry