Argyrocytisus battandieri
Argyrocytisus battandieri · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (74 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Argyrocytisus battandieri, is a rare medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional healing practices, this botanical species offers significant potential for pharmacological research. Understanding its chemical composition and bioactive compounds is essential for discovering new treatments for various health conditions worldwide.
- Family
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- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Argyrocytisus battandieriDistribution
This plant, known scientifically as Argyrocytisus battandieri, possesses a very restricted and specific range. Its geographical distribution is limited to the continent of Northern Africa. Within this region, it can be found exclusively in the country of Morocco. This endemic nature means that the species does not occur naturally in any other part of the world. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the specific environmental conditions found within its Moroccan habitats.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Chemicals
Argyrocytisus battandieri has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2'-Hydroxygenistein, genistein.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 2'-Hydroxygenistein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| genistein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2'-Hydroxygenistein
- Dr. Duke
genistein
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Argyrocytisus battandieri has 72 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant, Antiangiogenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticlimacteric | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiendoccytotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |