Anabasis brevifolia
Anabasis brevifolia, commonly known as the short-leaved anahesis, is a resilient medicinal plant native to arid regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical properties, it has long been utilized in traditional healing practices to address various ailments. This study explores its therapeutic potential, chemical composition, and significant ethnobotanical importance.
- Scientific name: Anabasis brevifolia
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Anabasis brevifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is further classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Amaranthaceae within the genus Anabasis.
| 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 brevifolia, is known by various names across different linguistic and regional contexts. In Russian, it is referred to as Ежовник коротколистный, while in Mongolian, it is called Түгжгэр баглуур. The common names in Chinese vary slightly by region and script, including 短枝假木贼 (zh), 短叶假木贼 (zh-cn), and 短葉假木賊 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Ежовник коротколистный | Wikidata |
| zh | 短枝假木贼 | Wikidata |
| mn | Түгжгэр баглуур | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 短叶假木贼 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 短葉假木賊 | Wikidata |
| de | Anabasis abolinii | Wikidata |
| de | Anabasis affinis | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across parts of Northern and Central Asia. In the Russian region of Siberia, it can be found specifically within the Altai and Tuva territories. Its range extends southward into Central Asia, where it inhabits Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Furthermore, the species is documented within the Inner Mongolia region of China. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various continental landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Anabasis brevifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-methyl-but-2-enoic acid-[2-(4-methoxy phenyl)-ethyl]-amide.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-methyl-but-2-enoic acid-[2-(4-methoxy phenyl)-ethyl]-amide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |