Atriplex suberecta
Atriplex suberecta, commonly known as the saltbush, is a resilient medicinal plant native to arid regions. Renowned for its unique biochemical properties, it is utilized in traditional healing to address various ailments. This hardy shrub offers significant pharmacological potential, making it a subject of growing interest in ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Atriplex suberecta
- 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 further categorized into the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Atríplex, specifically as the species Atríplex suberecta.
| 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 diverse geographical distribution spanning several continents and climatic zones. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented within the borders of Germany. Moving toward the Mediterranean region, it can be found in Southwestern Europe, specifically in France, as well as in Northern Africa within Morocco. The species also inhabits the Macaronesian region, specifically on the Canary Islands. Finally, its range extends to South Tropical Africa, where it is recorded in Zimbabwe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
| Middle Atlantic Ocean | St.Helena | WCVP |
Chemicals
Atriplex suberecta has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Rutin, flavonoids, saponins, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Atriplex suberecta has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Free-Radical Scavenging, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Atriplex suberecta has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |