Bassia muricata
Bassia muriata, commonly known as Burning Bush, is a versatile annual herb valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its striking crimson foliage, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. It is frequently utilized for its antioxidant properties and its ability to support various health functions through its unique phytochemical profile.
- Scientific name: Bassia muricata
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- 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 Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, its taxonomic designation is completed within the genus Bassia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bassia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the North African region. It can be found growing naturally across the diverse landscapes of Algeria. Its presence is also documented throughout the territory of Egypt. Furthermore, the species inhabits various parts of Libya and Morocco. Finally, its range extends into the northern reaches of Tunisia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bassia muricata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6-methoxy-1-acetonaphthone, endo-borneol, hexahydrofarnesyl acetone, n-dotriacontane.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6-methoxy-1-acetonaphthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| endo-borneol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexahydrofarnesyl acetone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-dotriacontane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |