Ephedra transitoria
Ephedra transitoria, commonly known as a medicinal shrub, is a significant species within the Ephedraceae family. Renowned for its alkaloid content, particularly ephedrine, it has been utilized in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments and stimulate the central nervous system. Understanding its botanical properties is vital for pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Ephedra transitoria
- Family: Ephedraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Gnetidae. Within the order Ephedrales, it is classified under the family Ephedraceae and the genus Ephedra. Specifically, this species is identified by its scientific name, Ephedra transitoria.
| 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, Ephedra transitoris, is known by the common name علندى انتقالية in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | علندى انتقالية | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Ephedra transitorica, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions in the Middle East. Within Western Asia, it can be found growing in the territories of Iraq. Its range also extends through the Levant, specifically covering the areas of Lebanon and Syria. Furthermore, the species is documented to inhabit the landscape of Palestine. Finally, its geographical presence reaches into the Arabian Peninsula, where it is located in Saudi Arabia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ephedra transitoris, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties derived from its aerial part. This portion of the plant includes the stems and branches that grow above the ground, which are often characterized by their jointed, photosynthetic structure. In pharmacological applications, these above-ground segments are harvested and processed to extract bioactive alkaloids, making the aerial part the most significant component for therapeutic use.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ephedra transitoria has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Transtorine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Transtorine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |