Barbeya oleoides
Barbeya oleoides, commonly known as the African aloe, is a resilient succulent native to the arid regions of Africa. Renowned for its medicinal properties, this plant is traditionally used to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammation. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Barbeya oleoides
- Family: Barbeyaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales, it is classified under the family Barbeyaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Barbeya.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Barbeyaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Barbeya | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across the Northeast Tropical Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Within Northeast Tropical Africa, it can be found inhabiting the regions of Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. Its range also extends into the Arabian Peninsula, where it is documented in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the species is present in the territory of Yemen. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of Barbeya oleoides.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
Chemicals
Barbeya oleoides has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polyphenols, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Barbeya oleoides has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| type 2 diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |