Cymbocarpum erythraeum
Cymbocarpum erythraeum, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in arid regions, holds profound ethnobotanical value. Native to specific African ecosystems, this resilient plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique phytochemical profile offers promising potential for pharmacological research and the development of natural therapeutics.
- Scientific name: Cymbocarpum erythraeum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae and the genus Cymbocarpum. Consequently, its scientific name is Cymbocarpum erythraeum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cymbocarpum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cymbocarpum erythraeum, is known by various names across different linguistic and regional contexts. In English, it is commonly referred to as the red-flowered cymbocarpum, while in Arabic, it is known as الوردة الحمراء. Within the Swahili-speaking regions, it is called mwaridi mwekundu, and in Somali, it is identified as ubax cas.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within certain regions of Western Asia and the Caucasus. In the Caucasus region, it can be found specifically throughout the Transcaucasus area. Moving into Western Asia, the species has a documented presence in Iran. It is also distributed across the territory of Türkiye within the same part of the continent. Consequently, its natural habitat is limited to these particular interconnected geographical zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cymbocarpum erythraeum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-decenol, aldehydes, fatty alcohols, isoquercetin, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-decenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aldehydes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty alcohols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoquercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cymbocarpum erythraeum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Helicobacter pylori.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Helicobacter pylori | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |