Datisca glomerata
Datisca glomerata, commonly known as White Datura, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Berberidaceae family. Native to Europe and parts of Asia, it is characterized by its striking white flowers. While historically used in traditional medicine, it contains potent alkaloids, requiring careful handling due to its toxicity.
- Scientific name: Datisca glomerata
- Family: Datiscaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Cucurbitaleales, it is specifically situated in the family Datiscaceae. Its taxonomic journey concludes within the genus Datisca, where the species glomerata is identified.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cucurbitales | WCVP |
| Family | Datiscaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Datisca | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence throughout the southwestern regions of North America. In the United States, its presence is noted within the state of California. Additionally, it can be found growing in the desert landscapes of Nevada. The distribution extends southward into the country of Mexico. Specifically, it is documented to inhabit the Northwest portion of the Mexican territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Nevada | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Activities
Datisca glomerata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Datisca glomerata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, malaria.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |