Calligonum comosum
Calligonum comosum, commonly known as desert sand broom, is a resilient shrub native to the arid regions of Central and Western Asia. Highly adapted to sandy environments, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties, often utilized to treat various ailments and support holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Calligonum comosum
- Family: Polygonaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Caryophyllales and the family Polygonaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Calligonum, specifically as the species Calligonum comosum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Polygonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Calligonum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Calligonum comosum, is primarily distributed across the arid landscapes of Northern Africa. Within this region, it can be found growing in the sandy environments of Algeria. Its presence also extends through the desert territories of Egypt and Libya. Furthermore, the species is widely documented throughout the nation of Morocco. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant includes the diverse terrains 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 |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
Chemicals
Calligonum comosum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include DL-alpha-tocopherol, Kaempferol 3-O-Glucoside-7-O-Rhamnoside, Quercetin-3-O-Glucuronide, campesterol, sterols.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| DL-alpha-tocopherol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kaempferol 3-O-Glucoside-7-O-Rhamnoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin-3-O-Glucuronide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| campesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Calligonum comosum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Calligonum comosum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, bacterial infections, cancer, colon cancer.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |