Chrozophora oblongifolia
Chrozophora oblongifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (16 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Chrozophora oblongifolia, is a resilient shrub valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in arid regions, this plant is utilized to treat various ailments, including skin inflammations and digestive issues, owing to its rich concentration of bioactive compounds and medicinal potency.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Aerial Parts · Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Croton Oblongifolius
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Chrozophora oblongifoliaSynonyms
- Croton oblongifolius
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, it is further categorized under the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Chrozophora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chrozophora | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the Northeast Tropical Africa region. Its natural range encompasses several specific countries, including Ethiopia and Eritrea. It can also be found across the coastal areas of Somalia and Djibouti. Additionally, its presence extends to the unique island territory of Socotra. These locations define the specific geographical boundaries where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Socotra | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Crozophoria oblongifolia, possesses several components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The aerial parts of the plant are often the most accessible for collection, encompassing the visible structures above the soil. Within these aerial portions, the leaves serve as a primary component for various preparations. Furthermore, the therapeutic potential of the species extends to its woody structures, including both the stem bark and the root bark, which are frequently processed to extract their bioactive constituents.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | Biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Die Naturwissenschaften (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Chrozophora oblongifolia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,3,6-Trigalloyl glucose, RICININE, RUTIN.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1,3,6-Trigalloyl glucose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RICININE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1,3,6-Trigalloyl glucose
- Biology
RICININE
- Natural product research
RUTIN
- Biology
Activities
Chrozophora oblongifolia has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiplasmodial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | Die Naturwissenschaften (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chrozophora oblongifolia has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Gram-positive bacteria, Plasmodium falciparum, Staphylococcus aureus.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | Die Naturwissenschaften (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | Die Naturwissenschaften (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gram-positive bacteria | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Die Naturwissenschaften (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dengue | Die Naturwissenschaften (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 50% ethanol-water crude extracts | Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aerial Parts | Biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracts with methanol | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic and acetone leaf extracts | Die Naturwissenschaften (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methylene chloride fraction of the root bark | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |