Arnebia
Arnebia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Arnebia, scientifically known as Arnebia, is a genus of flowering plants in the Boraginaceae family. Renowned in traditional medicine, particularly in East Asia, its roots are highly valued for their potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These medicinal plants are frequently used to treat skin ailments and promote healing.
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Root · Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Strobila · Arnebiola · 5 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
ArnebiaSynonyms
- Strobila
- Arnebiola
- Tetaris
- Toxostigma
- Macrotomia
- Ulugbekia
- Leptanthe
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Boraginales and family Boraginaceae, it is classified under the genus Arnebia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Arnebia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions. In Southeastern Europe, it can be found growing in Greece. Its presence extends into Eastern Europe, covering Central European Russia, East European Russia, and South European Russia. Additionally, the species reaches into Northern Africa, specifically within Algeria. This range demonstrates the plant's ability to thrive across diverse continental landscapes.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Greece |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia |
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Egypt |
| Northern Africa | Libya |
| Northern Africa | Morocco |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Arnebia has 2 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Stem
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Chemicals
Arnebia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include shikonin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| shikonin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
shikonin
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Activities
Arnebia has 6 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antithrombotic, Antiviral.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antithrombotic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anticancer
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Antidiabetic
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Antimicrobial
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Antithrombotic
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Antiviral
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Neuroprotective
- Frontiers in pharmacology