Anabasis setifera
Anabasis setifera, commonly known as a potent medicinal herb, is highly valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant offers significant bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential is essential for exploring its role in modern natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Anabasis setifera
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Anabasis setifera, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Caryophyllales and the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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, known scientifically as Anabasis setifera, is recognized by various regional names depending on the language. In Arabic, it is commonly referred to as شنان شعيري, while in Persian, it is known as آسمانی سیخکدار.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | شنان شعيري | Wikidata |
| fa | آسمانی سیخکدار | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across multiple regions of Africa and Asia. In Northern Africa, its presence is specifically documented within the borders of Egypt. Moving into Northeast Tropical Africa, the species can be found throughout Sudan and South Sudan. Its range extends into Western Asia, where it inhabits the territories of Afghanistan and Iran. Additionally, the plant is also distributed across the landscape of Iraq.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Kuwait | WCVP |
Chemicals
Anabasis setifera has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betavulgaroside IV, myricitrin, spinacoside C.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betavulgaroside IV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spinacoside C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Anabasis setifera has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |