Ephedra alata alenda
Ephedra alata subsp. alenda · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Ephedra alata alenda, scientifically known as Ephedra alata subsp. alenda, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to the arid regions of Central Asia. Renowned for its alkaloid content, particularly ephedrine, this subspecies is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat respiratory ailments, boost energy, and support cardiovascular health.
- Family
- Ephedraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ephedra Alenda · Ephedra Alata Var. Alenda
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ephedra alata subsp. alendaSynonyms
- Ephedra alenda
- Ephedra alata var. alenda
Sources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Gnetidae |
| Order | Ephedrales |
| Family | Ephedraceae |
| Genus | Ephedra |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Egypt |
| Northern Africa | Libya |
| Northern Africa | Morocco |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Ephedra alata subsp. alenda has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Acta biologica Hungarica
Conditions
Ephedra alata subsp. alenda has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include breast cancer, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, stomach cancer.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cervical cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Colorectal cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stomach cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Breast cancer
- Bulletin du cancer
Cervical cancer
- Bulletin du cancer
Colorectal cancer
- Bulletin du cancer
Stomach cancer
- Bulletin du cancer
Preparations
Ephedra alata subsp. alenda has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include plant extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Plant extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Plant extracts
- Acta biologica Hungarica