Acridocarpus orientalis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Anomalopterys orientalis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malpighiales and the family Malpighiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Acridocarpus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In Northeast Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Somalia. Moving toward Western Asia, the species can be found growing in the country of Iran. The Arabian Peninsula also serves as a significant habitat, where it is distributed throughout the various Gulf States. Furthermore, the plant is commonly located across the territories of both Oman and Saudi Arabia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Acridocarpus orientalis is characterized by a woody growth habit, primarily manifesting as a shrub or a self-supporting shrubby form. It is an independent plant that does not function as a parasite or an epiphyte, maintaining a terrestrial existence rather than an aquatic or semiaquatic lifestyle. While its structure can exhibit climbing tendencies, it is categorized as a self-supporting entity rather than an obligatory liana or vine.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Acridocarpus orientalis has 2 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.

Leaf

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
2. Molecular biology reports

Stem

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
2. Molecular biology reports

Chemicals

Acridocarpus orientalis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include morin.

morin

1. Molecular biology reports
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Acridocarpus orientalis has 2 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant.

Anticancer

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal Uses

Acridocarpus orientalis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer, pain.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations