Atriplex centralasiatica
Atriplex centralasiatica, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in Central Asian flora, holds profound ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant is utilized in traditional remedies to address various ailments. Understanding its therapeutic properties offers promising insights into modern pharmacology and natural disease management.
- Scientific name: Atriplex centralasiatica
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Atriplex centralasiatica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is classified under the family Amaranthaceae within the genus Atriplex.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Atriplex | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across diverse regions of Eurasia. In Middle Europe, its presence can be identified within the country of Germany. Its range extends significantly into Siberia, where it is found in the Altai and Tuva regions. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout West Siberia. Finally, its habitat reaches into Central Asia, specifically within Kazakhstan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Atriplex centralasiatica has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-sitosterol, isoorientin, isorhamnetin, tricin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoorientin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isorhamnetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tricin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |