Coriaria myrtifolia
Coriaria myrtifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (238 studies) · ★★★★★
Coriaria myrtifolia, scientifically known as Coriaria myrtifolia, is a resilient shrub native to specific ecological niches. Renowned in ethnobotanical studies, this plant contains unique bioactive compounds. While historically utilized in traditional medicine for various therapeutic purposes, careful study of its chemical properties is essential due to inherent toxicity.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Coriaria myrtifoliaDistribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several regions within the Mediterranean basin. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is documented across Spain and Portugal. It is also found within the Balearic Islands as part of its western range. Furthermore, the species extends into France to complete its Western European coverage. Finally, its distribution reaches into Southeastern Europe, specifically within Greece.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Coriaria myrtifolia has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coriamyrtine, Coriarin, EO, Gallic acid, Tannin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Coriamyrtine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Coriarin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pyrogallol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| resin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sucrose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Coriamyrtine
- Dr. Duke
Coriarin
- Dr. Duke
EO
- Dr. Duke
Gallic acid
- Dr. Duke
Tannin
- Dr. Duke
ellagic acid
- Dr. Duke
pyrogallol
- Dr. Duke
quercetin
- Dr. Duke
resin
- Dr. Duke
sucrose
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Coriaria myrtifolia has 228 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 11B-HSD-Inhibitor, 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor, ACE-Inhibitor, ATPase-Inhibitor, Abortifacient.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 11B-HSD-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ATPase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldehyde-Oxidase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |