Chrozophora tinctoria
Chrozophora tinctoria, commonly known as Dyer's Chrozophora, is a versatile medicinal and dye-producing plant native to the Mediterranean. Renowned for its rich pigment, it also possesses significant therapeutic properties. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, this botanical resource offers valuable phytochemical compounds for various healing and coloring applications.
- Scientific name: Chrozophora tinctoria
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, falling within the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Crozophorra tinctoria, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Russian, it is referred to as Лакмусoвая трава, while in Arabic, it is called تنوم صبغي. In Persian, the plant is known as ارزق, and in Croatian, it is identified as Bojadisarska krozofora. Additionally, in Armenian, it is called Քրոզոֆորա ներկային.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Лакмусовая трава | Wikidata |
| ar | تنوم صبغي | Wikidata |
| fa | ارزق | Wikidata |
| hr | Bojadisarska krozofora | Wikidata |
| hy | Քրոզոֆորա ներկային | Wikidata |
| arz | تنوم صبغى | Wikidata |
| he | לשישית הצבעים | Wikidata |
| zh | 染料沙戟 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 染料沙戟 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 染料沙戟 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is noted within the borders of Germany. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it can be found in the Southwestern European territories of France and Portugal. Its range also extends to the island of Corse within the same Southwestern European region. Finally, the species is documented in the Baleares, completing its geographical profile in the Southwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Crozophoria tinctoria, derives its medicinal value primarily from its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the stems and leaves, contain the essential bioactive compounds required for its therapeutic applications. By utilizing the aerial parts, practitioners can access the concentrated phytochemicals developed by the plant as it grows toward the sunlight.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Chrozophora tinctoria has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid, amentoflavone, gallic acid, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amentoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Chrozophora tinctoria has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chrozophora tinctoria has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Osteoporosis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Osteoporosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |