Atriplex portulacoides
Atriplex portulacoidides, commonly known as a resilient halophyte, is a specialized medicinal plant adapted to saline environments. Valued in traditional ethnobotany, it possesses unique phytochemical properties. Research explores its potential antioxidant and therapeutic applications, highlighting its importance in pharmacological studies and its role in supporting biodiversity in coastal ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Atriplex portulacoides
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales, it is situated in the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, it is taxonomically identified under 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 widespread presence across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its distribution includes the countries of Denmark, Sweden, Great Britain, and Ireland. Moving toward the central part of the continent, it can also be found in Middle Europe. Specifically, the species has been documented within the borders of Belgium. Together, these locations define the known geographical range of Atriplex portulacoidides.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
Chemicals
Atriplex portulacoides has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 20-hydroxyecdysone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 20-hydroxyecdysone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Atriplex portulacoides has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticholinesterase, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |