[1] Hedyosmum mexicanum is known as a dioecious variable plant containing adventitious roots and brittle twigs.

The male portion of the plant comprises a subsessile stamen, coupled with bilocular anther along with a short appendix at the apex.

Furthermore, its female counterpart, the flower is assorted in panicles which contain trilobal perianth, embellished with the unilocular and inferior ovary.

[3] Hedyosmum mexicanum is a plant found in high moist tropic areas around the elevation of 1,100 - 2,900 meters.

Major threats include agriculture and aquaculture from annual and perennial non-timber crops, and livestock farming.