Anabasis articulata
Anabasis articulata, commonly known as the jointed anahesis, is a unique succulent shrub native to the coastal regions of Southern Africa. Thriving in saline, sandy environments, this resilient plant is distinguished by its segmented, leafless stems, playing a vital role in stabilizing coastal ecosystems and supporting local biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Anabasis articulata
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 Caryophyllales and the family Amaranthaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Anabasis, with the species identified as Anabasis articulata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anabasis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Anabasis articulata, exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated across the Mediterranean region. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is documented within the borders of Spain. The species also has a significant distribution throughout Northern Africa. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Algeria, Egypt, and Libya. Furthermore, its natural habitat extends across the landscape of Morocco.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Anabasis articulata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, fatty acids, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Anabasis articulata has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Anabasis articulata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, diabetes mellitus.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |