Deverra tortuosa
Deverra tortuosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (16 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Deverra tortuosa, scientifically known as Deverra tortuosa, is a resilient, succulent shrub native to the arid landscapes of North Africa and the Middle East. Valued in traditional ethnobotany, this plant possesses unique phytochemical properties that have long been utilized for their potential medicinal benefits and therapeutic applications in herbal medicine.
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Aerial Part'S · Essential Oil
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Athamanta Tortuosa · Carum Tortuosum · 5 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Deverra tortuosaSynonyms
- Athamanta tortuosa
- Carum tortuosum
- Deverra tortuosa var. rigidior
- Deverra tortuosa subsp. arabica
- Bubon tortuosum
- Pituranthos tortuosus
- Deverra tortuosa var. virgata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Deverra, specifically the species Deverra tortuosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Deverra | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Deverra tortuosa, exhibits a broad geographical distribution across parts of North Africa and Western Asia. In North Africa, it can be found growing within the territories of Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia. Moving toward the Levant, its range extends into Western Asia to include Lebanon and Syria. Additionally, the species is documented as being present in Palestine. Together, these regions define the specific environmental zones where this medicinal plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Deverra tortuosa, is a medicinal shrub characterized by its unique morphological structure. The aerial parts of the specimen serve as the primary focus for harvesting, as they contain the most potent therapeutic compounds. Specifically, the woody stems provide the structural framework for the plant, while the small, specialized leaves are known to house the bioactive substances required for medicinal use. Although the seeds play a vital role in the plant's reproductive cycle and species dispersal, much of the pharmacological interest lies in the extraction of essential oil from the foliage and stems, which is utilized in various traditional healing practices.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial part's | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | Gels (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Journal of plant research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | Journal of plant research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | PeerJ (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Deverra tortuosa has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-methyl-3-oxocyclopent-1-ene-1-carboxylic acid, Coumarins, Fatty acids, Flavonoid, METHYL OLEATE.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-methyl-3-oxocyclopent-1-ene-1-carboxylic acid | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Coumarins | Tissue & cell (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fatty acids | Tissue & cell (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoid | Tissue & cell (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| METHYL OLEATE | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sterols | Tissue & cell (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Deverra tortuosa has 3 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, Gastroprotective.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Tissue & cell (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | Tissue & cell (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Deverra tortuosa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Gastric ulcers, tumor.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gastric ulcers | Tissue & cell (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Oil | Journal of cellular biochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PTACN/W | Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | Gels (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oils | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic extract of D. tortuosa (DT-ETOH) | Tissue & cell (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol extract | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nanoemulsion (NE)-based gel | Gels (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |