Anvillea garcinii
Arabian oxeye
Anvillea garcinii, commonly known as the "tree of life" in certain traditional practices, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is widely utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and various systemic conditions through its unique therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Anvillea garcinii
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Anvillea garcinii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is placed in the genus Anvillea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anvillea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by the common name Arabian oxeye in English and מרית מדברית in Hebrew, is a medicinal species recognized by these specific names across different languages.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| he | מרית מדברית | Wikidata |
| en | Arabian oxeye | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the African continent. In North Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Algeria, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia. Its range extends further west into the tropical zones of West Africa. Specifically, the species is documented to inhabit the nation of Mauritania. Consequently, its natural habitat spans from the Mediterranean coast to the West African tropics.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Anvillea garcinii, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, most notably its leaves and other aerial parts. The leaves serve as a primary source of bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies, while the broader aerial parts encompass the entire structure above the ground, including the stems and branches. By employing both the specific leaves and the collective aerial parts, practitioners can harness the full therapeutic potential offered by the plant's growth above the soil.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aerial Parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Anvillea garcinii has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cis-parthenolid-9-one, garcinamine C, garcinamine D, parthenolid-9-one.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cis-parthenolid-9-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| garcinamine C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| garcinamine D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parthenolid-9-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Anvillea garcinii has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antiproliferative, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Anvillea garcinii has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include intestinal diseases, liver diseases, antidiabetic agent, breast carcinoma, dysentery.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| intestinal diseases | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic agent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |