Brocchia cinerea
Brocchia cinerea, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb, belongs to the family Asteraceae. Renowned for its therapeutic potential, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique chemical composition offers promising pharmacological properties, making it a subject of interest for modern botanical research and healing.
- Scientific name: Brocchia cinerea
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Brocchia cinerea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales. It is further categorized into the family Asteraceae and the genus Brocchia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Brocchia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Brocchia cinerea, is recognized by various local names depending on the region. In English, it is commonly referred to as ash-grey brocchia, while in Spanish, it is known as brochia ceniza. In Portuguese, the species is called brochia cinzenta, and in French, it is identified as brocchia cendreuse.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is found exclusively within the diverse landscapes of Northern Africa. Its natural range extends across the western part of the region, encompassing the countries of Morocco and Algeria. Moving eastward, the species is also distributed throughout Tunisia and Libya. Furthermore, its geographical presence reaches as far as Egypt in the northeastern portion of the continent. Consequently, the distribution of Brocchia cinerea is strictly limited to these five specific North African nations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Brocchia cinerea, is utilized in traditional medicine primarily through its aerial parts. For optimal therapeutic efficacy, the fresh aerial parts are often harvested and processed to extract their bioactive compounds. These above-ground structures, which include the leaves and stems, serve as the main source of the plant's medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Fresh aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Brocchia cinerea has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Al, As, Cd, Cr, Cu.
- Total chemicals
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Al | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| As | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cd | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cr | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Na | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ni | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Brocchia cinerea has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |