Echium arenarium
Echium arenarium, commonly known as sand echium, is a resilient medicinal plant adapted to coastal and arid environments. Renowned for its unique pharmacological properties, this species is studied for its potential therapeutic benefits. Understanding its traditional uses and chemical composition offers vital insights into modern botanical medicine and phytotherapy.
- Scientific name: Echium arenarium
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Echium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Boraginales | WCVP |
| Family | Boraginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Echium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern primarily concentrated within the Mediterranean region. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found across the Balearic Islands, France, and Spain. Its presence extends into Southeastern Europe as well, where it is documented in Greece. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout Italy, further establishing its Mediterranean footprint. Together, these locations highlight the plant's preference for the coastal and southern climates of Europe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Activities
Echium arenarium has 3 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Echium arenarium has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Gram-positive bacteria, MRSA, multiple myeloma.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gram-positive bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MRSA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| multiple myeloma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |