Biarum bovei
Biarum bovei, commonly known as a member of the Euphorbiaceae family, is a specialized medicinal plant found in specific tropical regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, it is traditionally utilized in various ethnobotanical practices to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Biarum bovei
- Family: Araceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Alismatales, falling under the family Araceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Biarum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Alismatales | WCVP |
| Family | Araceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Biarum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Biarum bovei, is referred to by the common name بياروم بوفيه in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | بياروم بوفيه | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across several specific regions within Western Asia. Its natural habitat includes the diverse landscapes of Iran and Iraq. Furthermore, it can be located throughout the Levant, specifically in Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. The distribution also extends northward into the territories of Türkiye. Consequently, the species maintains a documented presence across these five distinct western Asian countries.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Biarum bovei, is primarily studied for its medicinal properties found within its leaves. These leaves serve as the essential component for extracting bioactive compounds used in traditional applications. Because the leaves contain the concentrated chemical constituents necessary for its therapeutic effects, they are the most significant part of the plant utilized in herbal preparations.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Biarum bovei has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 22,23-dihydro-stigmasterol, Linoleic acid, alcohols, campesterol, fatty acids.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 22,23-dihydro-stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Linoleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alcohols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| campesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Biarum bovei has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Biarum bovei has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include carcinogenesis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carcinogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |