Chrozophora sabulosa
Chrozophora sabulosa, commonly known as sand-bearing chrozophora, is a resilient medicinal herb native to arid coastal regions. Renowned for its unique therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments and inflammatory conditions, offering valuable biochemical insights for contemporary pharmacological research and natural healing.
- Scientific name: Chrozophora sabulosa
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Chrozophora and the species sabulosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chrozophora | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Chrozophora sabulosa, is identified by various common names across different linguistic regions. In Chinese, it is referred to as 沙戟 (zh), 沙戟 (zh-cn), and 沙戟 (zh-tw), as well as 石腊竹 (zh). Additionally, in the Kazakh language, it is known as Құмқы (kk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 沙戟 | Wikidata |
| kk | Құмқы | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 沙戟 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 沙戟 | Wikidata |
| zh | 石腊竹 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the arid and semi-arid regions of Central and Western Asia. Within Central Asia, its presence is documented across several key nations, including Kazakhstan and Kirgizstan. It can also be found extending through the territories of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Furthermore, its range reaches into Western Asia, specifically within the borders of Afghanistan. Together, these locations define the natural habitat where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Chrozophora sabulosa has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, isoquercitrin, kaempferol, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoquercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |