Caroxylon cyclophyllum
Salsola cyclophylla
Caroxylon cyclophyllum, commonly known as the cycle-leaf plant, is a remarkable medicinal herb valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique phyllotaxy and potent bioactive compounds, this species offers significant therapeutic potential. It is widely studied for its antioxidant properties and its ability to support holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Caroxylon cyclophyllum
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Amaranthaceae and falls under the genus Caroxylon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Caroxylon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Caroxylon cyclophyllum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Swedish, it is called Salsola cyclophylla, while in Arabic, it is known as روثا دائرية الأوراق. Additionally, the names Salsola cyclophylla are utilized in Waray-Waray, Cebuano, and German.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sv | Salsola cyclophylla | Wikidata |
| ar | روثا دائرية الأوراق | Wikidata |
| war | Salsola cyclophylla | Wikidata |
| ceb | Salsola cyclophylla | Wikidata |
| de | Salsola cyclophylla | Wikidata |
| en | Salsola cyclophylla | Wikidata |
| fr | Salsola cyclophylla | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across parts of Africa and Western Asia. In Northern Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Egypt. Moving into Northeast Tropical Africa, the species can be found throughout Sudan and South Sudan. Its range extends into Western Asia, where it inhabits the territories of Iran and Iraq. Additionally, the plant is distributed across the Levant region, specifically covering Lebanon and Syria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Kuwait | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
Activities
Caroxylon cyclophyllum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |