Alhagi
Alhagi · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Alhagi, is a resilient genus of thorny shrubs belonging to the Fabaceae family. Often found in arid, desert environments, these plants are highly valued in traditional medicine. They are frequently utilized for their diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and antimicrobial effects in various herbal remedies.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Manna
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
AlhagiSynonyms
- Manna
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and the genus Alhagi.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Alhagi |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution that spans across several diverse regions. In Middle Europe, its presence can be found within the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Its range extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically throughout the country of Greece. Moving eastward, the species inhabits both East European Russia and South European Russia. Finally, its distribution reaches into Northern Africa, where it is located in Algeria.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia |
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Egypt |
| Northern Africa | Libya |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Alhagi has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Steroids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Steroids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Steroids
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Activities
Alhagi has 8 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antinociceptive, Antioxidant, Antipyretic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiovascular | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Antifungal
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Antinociceptive
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Antioxidant
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Antipyretic
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Antispasmodic
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Cardiovascular
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Hepatoprotective
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Medicinal Uses
Alhagi has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiarrheal, antioxidant, antipyretic, antispasmodic.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| antidiarrheal | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antispasmodic | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |