Apteranthes tuberculata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Borealluma tuberculata
• Caralluma tuberculata

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, it is further categorized into the family Apocynaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Apteranthes.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in Asia. In Western Asia, its presence is documented in Afghanistan, Iran, and Palestine. Moving toward the Arabian Peninsula, it can also be found within the borders of Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the species extends its range into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in India. These varied locations highlight the wide geographical spread of this medicinal species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Apteranthes tuberculata is characterized by its distinct growth habits and structural composition, functioning as an independent organism without parasitic dependencies. The plant exhibits a woody constitution, manifesting primarily as a shrub or a subshrub depending on the specific environmental conditions and developmental stage. While it possesses woody characteristics, its life strategy and habitat preference are categorized as terrestrial, distinguishing it from aquatic or semiaquatic species.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Growth form :

subshrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Apteranthes tuberculata has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Stem

1. Frontiers in endocrinology

Chemicals

Apteranthes tuberculata has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ferulic acid, CATECHIN, Flavonoids, Gallic acid, Glycosides.

ferulic acid

1. Frontiers in plant science
2. Frontiers in endocrinology

CATECHIN

1. Frontiers in plant science

Flavonoids

1. Food science & nutrition

Gallic acid

1. Frontiers in plant science

Glycosides

1. Food science & nutrition

Kaempferol 3-O-rutinoside 7-O-glucoside

1. Food science & nutrition

Kaempferol 7-O-rutinoside

1. Food science & nutrition

RUTIN

1. Frontiers in plant science

caffeic acid

1. Frontiers in plant science

luteolin

1. PloS one

Activities

Apteranthes tuberculata has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.

Antidiabetic

1. Frontiers in plant science
2. Frontiers in endocrinology

Antioxidant

1. Artificial cells, nanomedicine, and biotechnology

Medicinal Uses

Apteranthes tuberculata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include skin, wounds.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations