Anabasis aphylla
Anabasis aphylla, commonly known as the leafless anahesis, is a resilient desert shrub native to the arid regions of the Middle East. Renowned for its unique physiological adaptations, this medicinal plant is studied for its potential bioactive compounds, offering promising insights into traditional herbal remedies and modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Anabasis aphylla
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Caryophyllales and the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Anabasis, specifically the species Anabasis aphylla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anabasis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Anabasis aphylla, is known by various regional names across different languages. In Chinese, it is referred to as 无叶假木贼 (wú yè jiǎ mù cí), while in Arabic, it is called شنان عديم الأوراق (shanan 'adim al-awraq). In Central Asian regions, it is commonly known as Itsigek in Uzbek and Итсигек in Kazakh. Additionally, in Persian, the plant is identified as آسمانی بیبرگ (asmani-ye bi-barg).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 无叶假木贼 | Wikidata |
| ar | شنان عديم الأوراق | Wikidata |
| uz | Itsigek | Wikidata |
| kk | Итсигек | Wikidata |
| fa | آسمانی بیبرگ | Wikidata |
| mn | Навчгүй баглуур | Wikidata |
| ka | დურღენი | Wikidata |
| az | Yarpaqsız öldürgən | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 无叶假木贼 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 无叶假木贼 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Anabasis aphyllat, exhibits a specific geographical range primarily located across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. In the European region, its distribution includes the territories of South European Russia. Moving into Central Asia, the species is widely spread across the vast landscapes of Kazakhstan. It is also found throughout the mountainous and arid regions of Kirgizstan and Turkmenistan. Finally, the plant completes its regional presence by inhabiting the territory of Tadzhikistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Anabasis aphylla has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quercetin, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Anabasis aphylla has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |