Convolvulus pilosellifolius
Soft bindweed
Convolvulus piloseilliifolius, commonly known as the hairy bindweed, is a resilient medicinal herb valued in traditional healing. Characterized by its distinctive pilose leaves, this plant possesses potent bioactive properties. It is frequently utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits, offering significant therapeutic potential in treating various systemic ailments.
- Scientific name: Convolvulus pilosellifolius
- 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. It is classified within the order Solanales and the family Convolvulaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Convolvulus.
| 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, known scientifically as Convolvulus piloselefolius, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In English, it is commonly called soft bindweed, while in Arabic, it is known as لبلاب وسادي الأوراق.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | لبلاب وسادي الأوراق | Wikidata |
| en | Soft bindweed | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across several distinct regions. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented within the territories of Egypt and Libya. The distribution extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, where it can be found in both Sudan and South Sudan. Moving toward Central Asia, the species is also recorded in the country of Kazakhstan. Finally, its range includes the mountainous landscapes of Kirgizstan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Convolvulus pilosellifolius has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Quercetin -3-glucoside, Quercetin-7-glucoside, asmatol, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin -3-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin-7-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asmatol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |