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Anacyclus maroccanus

Anacyclus maroccanus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Anacyclus maroccanus, is a rare medicinal plant native to the rugged landscapes of Morocco. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this botanical treasure offers significant therapeutic potential. Traditional healers have long utilized its unique properties to treat various ailments, marking it as a vital subject for ethnobotanical study.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Anacyclus maroccanus

Sources: Wikidata

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asterales
Family Asteraceae
Genus Anacyclus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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
Northern Africa Morocco

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Anacyclus maroccanus has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, CHLOROPHYLL, Carotenoids, Flavonoids, RUTIN.

Chemicals reported in Anacyclus maroccanus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CHLOROGENIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CHLOROPHYLL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Carotenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
RUTIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tannins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
polyphenols 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CHLOROGENIC ACID

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

CHLOROPHYLL

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Carotenoids

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Flavonoids

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

RUTIN

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Tannins

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

polyphenols

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Anacyclus maroccanus has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic.

Activities reported in Anacyclus maroccanus
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hypoglycemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antibacterial

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Hypoglycemic

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Anacyclus maroccanus has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include hypoglycemic.

Conditions investigated for Anacyclus maroccanus
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Hypoglycemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Hypoglycemic

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)