Atractylis aristata
Atractylis aristata, commonly known as the Aristate Atractylis, is a distinctive medicinal herb native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its potent therapeutic properties, this plant has been traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, including digestive issues and skin conditions, owing to its unique bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Atractylis aristata
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic placement includes the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, falling under the family Asteraceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Atractylis, with the species being Atractylis aristata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Atractylis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Atractylis aristata, is recognized by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In the Arabic language, it is commonly referred to as جلوة سفوية.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | جلوة سفوية | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is well-documented throughout Algeria and Egypt. It can also be found spanning the territories of Morocco and Western Sahara. Additionally, the species extends into West Tropical Africa, specifically within the borders of Mauritania. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environments where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
Chemicals
Atractylis aristata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Atractylis aristata has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Sedative.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Atractylis aristata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anxiety, inflammation, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |