Convolvulus hystrix
Convolvulus hystrix, commonly known as the Hairy Bindweed, is a distinctive medicinal herb native to various regions of Africa and Asia. Characterized by its climbing habit and hairy stems, this plant is traditionally valued in folk medicine for its therapeutic properties, particularly in treating skin ailments and digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Convolvulus hystrix
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Solanales, it is categorized under the family Convolvulaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Convolvulus as the species Convolvulus hystrix.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Convolvulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Convolvulus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Convolvulus hystrix, is known by several distinct common names depending on the linguistic context. In Arabic, it is most frequently referred to by the names حلة and شبرم.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | حلة | Wikidata |
| ar | شبرم | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the African continent. It can be found growing in the country of Egypt, which is located in Northern Africa. Moving into the Northeast Tropical Africa region, its presence is documented in Djibouti. The species is also native to the territories of Eritrea and Ethiopia. Finally, its range extends further into the Horn of Africa to include Somalia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Convolvulus hystrix has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-sitosterol, ferulic acid, isoferulic acid, isoscopoletin, oleanolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoscopoletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| syringic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanillic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanillin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |