Ducrosia flabellifolia
Ducrosia flabellifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Ducrosia flabellifolia, scientifically known as Ducrosia flabellifolia, is a significant medicinal shrub native to arid regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique phytochemical composition offers promising potential for modern pharmacological research and herbal wellness treatments.
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ducrosia flabellifoliaSources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Ducrosia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran |
| Western Asia | Iraq |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria |
| Western Asia | Palestine |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Ducrosia flabellifolia has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Bacteriostatic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacteriostatic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
Antifungal
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
Antioxidant
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
Bacteriostatic
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
Conditions
Ducrosia flabellifolia has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include bacteria, fungi, yeast.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteria | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fungi | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Yeast | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Bacteria
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
Fungi
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
Yeast
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)