Ducrosia anethifolia
Ducrosiia anethiifolia, commonly known as Anethifolia, is a specialized medicinal plant valued in traditional herbal practices. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, it offers diverse therapeutic potential. This species serves as a vital resource for researchers exploring natural compounds to address various health concerns through its potent bioactive properties.
- Scientific name: Ducrosia anethifolia
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Ducrosia anehtifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. It is further distinguished by its specific genus, Ducrosia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ducrosia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of Western Asia. Its natural range includes the mountainous and arid regions of Afghanistan. It can also be found growing throughout the vast territories of Iran. Furthermore, the species is native to parts of Iraq and the Levant region. Specifically, its distribution extends through Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ducrosia anethifolia has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include n-decanal, Gallic acid, alpha-Pinene, alpha-pinene, ferulic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| n-decanal | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-Pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myrcene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-decanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-dodecanal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ducrosia anethifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ducrosia anethifolia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |