Eremophila duttonii
Eremophila duttonii, commonly known as the desert shrub, is a resilient medicinal plant native to the arid regions of the Middle East. Valued in traditional medicine, it possesses unique phytochemical properties used to treat various ailments. Understanding its pharmacological potential offers promising insights for modern therapeutic developments and botanical research.
- Scientific name: Eremophila duttonii
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is a member of the family Scrophulariaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Eremophila and the species Eremophila duttonii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eremophila | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Eremophila duttonii, is recognized in Persian by the common name بیابانرسد رنگیپوش.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | بیابانرست رنگیپوش | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several diverse regions within the Australian continent. Its presence is notably recorded throughout the state of New South Wales. Additionally, it can be found growing in the tropical landscapes of the Northern Territory. The species also extends its range into the vast territories of Queensland and South Australia. Finally, its geographical reach includes the arid and unique environments of Western Australia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | South Australia | WCVP |
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Eremophila duttonii, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in various traditional medicinal applications. These leaves are often harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's therapeutic properties. In many ethnobotanical practices, the leaf material is specifically utilized for its potential health benefits, serving as a key part of the plant's medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eremophila duttonii has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eremophila duttonii has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Clostridium perfringens, Gram positive bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes, multiple myeloma, sore throat.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Clostridium perfringens | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gram positive bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Listeria monocytogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| multiple myeloma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sore throat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |