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Caroxylon imbricatum

Salsola imbricata

Caroxylon imbricaatum, commonly known as the imbricate caroxylon, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Native to specific tropical regions, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and support digestive health, offering a rich source of bioactive compounds for natural healing.

  • Scientific name: Caroxylon imbricatum
  • Family: Amaranthaceae
  • 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 organized under the order Caryophyllales and the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Caroxylon, as part of the species Caroxylon imbricatum.

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, scientifically known as Caroxylon imbricatum, is recognized by various common names across different linguistic and botanical contexts. In Hebrew, it is referred to as מלחית מבאישה, while in Arabic, it is known as روثا قرميدية. In Vietnamese, the name used is Salsola imbricata, and in German, it is identified by both Salsola imbricata and Chenopodium baryosmon.
Language Common Name Source
he מלחית מבאישה Wikidata
ar روثا قرميدية Wikidata
vi Salsola imbricata Wikidata
de Salsola imbricata Wikidata
de Chenopodium baryosmon Wikidata
de Salsola baryosma Wikidata
de Salsola foetida Wikidata
de Caroxylon foetidum Wikidata
en Salsola imbricata Wikidata
fr Salsola imbricata Wikidata

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of Northern Africa. Its presence is well-documented within the borders of Algeria, spanning various ecological zones. Furthermore, it can be found throughout the territories of Egypt and Libya. The species also inhabits the unique terrains of Morocco. Finally, its geographical range extends to include the regions 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 Mauritania WCVP
West Tropical Africa Niger WCVP
West Tropical Africa Senegal WCVP
Northeast Tropical Africa Chad WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Caroxylon imbricatum, is primarily utilized in traditional medicinal practices through its leaf. The leaves of this species are often harvested and processed to extract their therapeutic properties, which are believed to contribute to various healing applications.
Total parts
1
Scientific sources
1
Plant Part Sources Confidence
leaf 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Caroxylon imbricatum has 4 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antispasmodic, Hepatoprotective, Spasmolytic.

Total activities
4
Scientific sources
5

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antioxidant 2 ★☆☆☆☆
Antispasmodic 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Hepatoprotective 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Spasmolytic 1 ★☆☆☆☆