Ducrosia flabellifolia
Ducrosia flabellifolia, commonly known as the fan-leafed Ducrosia, is a remarkable medicinal shrub native to arid African landscapes. Renowned for its unique morphological features, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Its various parts are traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat diverse ailments, offering promising therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Ducrosia flabellifolia
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Ducrosia, specifically as the species Ducrosia flabellifolia.
| 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 exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the Western Asian region. It is found across several countries, including Iran and Iraq, where it grows in various natural habitats. The species also extends through the Levant, covering the territories of Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. Furthermore, its range reaches into the Arabian Peninsula, specifically within the borders of Saudi Arabia. Overall, these locations highlight the plant's preference for the arid and semi-arid landscapes of the Middle East.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
Activities
Ducrosia flabellifolia has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Bacteriostatic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacteriostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ducrosia flabellifolia has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacteria, fungi, yeast.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fungi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| yeast | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |