Ephedra alata subsp. alenda
Ephedra alata alenda
Ephedra alata subsp. alenda, commonly known as a vital medicinal shrub, is an endemic species highly valued in traditional pharmacology. Renowned for its rich alkaloid content, particularly ephedrine, it is utilized to treat respiratory ailments and enhance physical stamina, offering significant therapeutic potential within modern herbal medicine research.
- Scientific name: Ephedra alata subsp. alenda
- Family: Ephedraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized into the subclass Gnetidae and the order Ephedrales, falling under the family Ephedraceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Ephedra as the subspecies Ephedra alata subsp. alenda.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Gnetidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ephedrales | WCVP |
| Family | Ephedraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ephedra | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by the common name Ephedra alata alenda in English.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Ephedra alata alenda | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Ephedra alatas subsp. alena, is specifically distributed across several regions within Northern Africa. Its presence can be found in the diverse landscapes of Algeria and Egypt. Additionally, it inhabits various territories throughout Libya. The species is also documented within the borders of Morocco. Finally, its geographical range extends into the northern reaches of Tunisia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
Activities
Ephedra alata subsp. alenda has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ephedra alata subsp. alenda has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, stomach cancer.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cervical cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colorectal cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stomach cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |