Anacyclus maroccanus
Anacyclus maroccanus, commonly known as a rare Moroccan endemic, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional herbalism. Native to specific North African microclimates, it possesses unique phytochemical properties. Research suggests its bioactive compounds may offer therapeutic benefits, making it a subject of growing interest in ethnopharmacological studies.
- Scientific name: Anacyclus maroccanus
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and is specifically identified by the genus Anacyclus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anacyclus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Anacyclus maroccanus, is identified by its specific common name in Arabic as قنيطسة مغربية.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | قنيطسة مغربية | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. It is found exclusively within the region of Northern Africa. More specifically, its natural habitat is located within the borders of Morocco. Due to this restricted occurrence, it is considered an endemic species to this particular territory. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions of the Moroccan landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Chemicals
Anacyclus maroccanus has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chlorogenic acid, carotenoids, chlorophyll, flavonoids, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Anacyclus maroccanus has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Anacyclus maroccanus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hypoglycemic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |