Atriplex lindleyi subsp. inflata
Atriplex lindleyi subsp. inflata, commonly known as bladder saltbush, is a resilient perennial shrub native to arid Australian regions. Valued for its unique bladder-like structures, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical importance. It is traditionally utilized in various medicinal practices, offering potential therapeutic benefits through its specialized chemical properties.
- Scientific name: Atriplex lindleyi subsp. inflata
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is a member of the order Caryophyllales within the family Amaranthaceae. Its taxonomic hierarchy concludes with the genus Atriplex, specifically the subspecies lindleyi subsp. inflata.
| 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 specific distribution pattern primarily concentrated within the North African region. It can be found growing across the territories of Algeria, Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia. Additionally, its presence extends beyond the Maghreb into the Northeast Tropical African landscape. Specifically, the subspecies is documented to occur within the borders of Eritrea. Together, these locations define the known geographical range of this particular medicinal plant.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
Activities
Atriplex lindleyi subsp. inflata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |