Calligonum tetrapterum
Calligonum tetrapterum, commonly known as a desert shrub, is a resilient medicinal plant found in arid regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used in various folk medicines to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions. Its unique ability to thrive in harsh environments makes it biologically significant.
- Scientific name: Calligonum tetrapterum
- Family: Polygonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Calligonum tetrapterum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Polygonaceae and the genus Calligonum.
| 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 exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. Within Central Asia, its presence is documented in the countries of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Moving toward Western Asia, the species can be found growing throughout the territory of Iran. Its range further extends into the nation of Iraq. Finally, the distribution reaches as far as Palestine in the Western Asian region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Calligonum tetrapterum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaempferol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Calligonum tetrapterum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include SARS-CoV-2.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| SARS-CoV-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |