Tilia mexicana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Tilia patzcuamana
• Tilia occidentalis
• Tilia nelsonii
• Tilia longipes
• Tilia rotunda
• Tilia sargentiana
• Tilia pringlei
• Tilia roseana
• Tilia ambigua
• Tilia houghii
• Tilia arsenei
• Tilia coahuilana
• Tilia mexicana var. occidentalis
• Tilia americana var. mexicana
• Tilia caroliniana subsp. occidentalis
• Tilia mexicana var. houghii
• Tilia mexicana f. pringlei

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae, it is specifically classified under the genus Tilia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to specific regions within the country of Mexico. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated in the central part of the nation. Additionally, it can be found growing throughout the northeast region of Mexico. The species also extends its presence into the southwest portion of the country. Together, these areas define the primary natural habitat for Tilia mexicana.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Tilia mexicana is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment through multiple growing seasons. As a long-lived woody plant, it undergoes a continuous cycle of seasonal development, transitioning from dormant periods during colder or drier months into active phases of vegetative growth and reproduction. This perennial nature enables the plant to establish a robust root system and a significant woody structure over time, facilitating its ability to survive environmental fluctuations and contribute to the long-term stability of its ecosystem.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Tilia mexicana is characterized by its robust growth form, primarily manifesting as a tree. As a woody species, it develops a substantial, lignified structure that supports its stature and long-term development. Unlike climbing species that may utilize various strategies such as being obligatory, facultative, or self-supporting, this plant does not exhibit any climber traits, relying instead on its rigid, woody framework to maintain its upright presence in its habitat.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Tilia mexicana is characterized by a metabolic framework optimized for temperate environments, specifically utilizing a C3 photosynthetic pathway. In this pathway, the initial fixation of atmospheric carbon dioxide occurs through the enzyme RuBisCO, which reacts $CO_2$ with ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate to produce 3-phosphoglycerate. This process is typical of many woody angiosperms, allowing the plant to efficiently manage gas exchange and energy production under moderate temperatures and sufficient moisture levels. The plant's physiological processes are further driven by the translocation of nutrients through a complex vascular system, where xylem facilitates the upward movement of water and minerals, and phloem distributes the carbohydrates synthesized during the C3 cycle to various growing tissues.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Tilia mexicana has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include RUTIN, Flavonoids, Isoquercitrin, Tiliroside, kaempferol.

RUTIN

1. Metabolites
2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Flavonoids

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Isoquercitrin

1. Metabolites

Tiliroside

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

kaempferol

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

quercetin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

quercitrin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Tilia mexicana has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anxiolytic, Neuroprotective, Sedative.

Anxiolytic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Neuroprotective

1. Natural product research

Sedative

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Tilia mexicana has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extracts, inflorescences, non-polar and polar extracts.

Aqueous extracts

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Inflorescences

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Non-polar and polar extracts

1. Natural product research