Ammodaucus leucotrichus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Thapsia leucotricha

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 Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Ammodaucus, with its species name being leucotrichus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across the northern region of the African continent. Specifically, its presence is documented throughout the diverse landscapes of Algeria and Egypt. It can also be found growing within the territories of Libya and Morocco. Furthermore, its geographical range extends into the country of Tunisia. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's significant footprint across North Africa.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Ammodaucus leucotrichus is characterized by a growth form categorized as a herb, specifically functioning as a non-woody organism. This lack of significant lignification defines its structure as non-woody, distinguishing it from more rigid, arborescent species within its environment.

Growth form :

herb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Ammodaucus leucotrichus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit.

Fruit

1. Cardiovascular & hematological disorders drug targets
2. Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry

Chemicals

Ammodaucus leucotrichus has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CA, LIMONENE, Lignans, MG, PERILLALDEHYDE.

CA

1. Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny

LIMONENE

1. Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia

Lignans

1. Phytochemistry

MG

1. Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny

PERILLALDEHYDE

1. Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia

na

1. Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny

Activities

Ammodaucus leucotrichus has 5 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antispasmodic, Hypoglycemic.

Antihyperglycemic

1. Cardiovascular & hematological disorders drug targets

Antimicrobial

1. Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia

Antioxidant

1. Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia

Antispasmodic

1. Journal of smooth muscle research = Nihon Heikatsukin Gakkai kikanshi

Hypoglycemic

1. Cardiovascular & hematological disorders drug targets

Conditions

Ammodaucus leucotrichus has 7 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Bacillus cereus, Candida parapsilosis, Listeria monocytogenes, diarrhea, gastrointestinal disorders.

Bacillus cereus

1. Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia

Candida parapsilosis

1. Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia

Listeria monocytogenes

1. Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia

Diarrhea

1. Journal of smooth muscle research = Nihon Heikatsukin Gakkai kikanshi

Gastrointestinal disorders

1. Journal of smooth muscle research = Nihon Heikatsukin Gakkai kikanshi

Hypertension

1. Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry

Hypoglycemic effects

1. Cardiovascular & hematological disorders drug targets

Preparations

Ammodaucus leucotrichus has 3 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extract prepared from the fruits, essential oils, methanol fraction.

Aqueous extract prepared from the fruits

1. Cardiovascular & hematological disorders drug targets

Essential oils

1. Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia

Methanol fraction

1. Journal of smooth muscle research = Nihon Heikatsukin Gakkai kikanshi