Forsskaolea tenacissima
Chamaedryfolia tenacissima
Forsskaolea tenacissima, commonly known as the desert shrub, is a resilient medicinal plant native to arid regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, it offers significant therapeutic potential. Researchers are increasingly exploring its bioactive compounds for their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, highlighting its importance in traditional and modern medicine.
- Scientific name: Forsskaolea tenacissima
- Family: Urticaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Rosales and placed in the family Urticaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Forsskaolea, with the specific species name tenacissima.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Urticaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Forsskaolea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Forsskaolea tenacissima, is identified by various common names across different linguistic and regional contexts. In English, it is referred to by the names Chamaedryfolia tenacissima and Caidbeja adhaerens. Its regional nomenclature also includes نرمه چسبک in Persian, لصاق عنيد in Arabic, and פורסקליאה שבירה in Hebrew.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | نرمه چسبک | Wikidata |
| ar | لصاق عنيد | Wikidata |
| he | פורסקליאה שבירה | Wikidata |
| en | Chamaedryfolia tenacissima | Wikidata |
| en | Caidbeja adhaerens | Wikidata |
| en | Forsskaolea cossoniana | Wikidata |
| en | Forsskaolea latifolia | Wikidata |
| en | Forsskaolea tenacissima var. cossoniana | Wikidata |
| en | Forsskaolea tenacissima var. erythraea | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Forsskaolea tenacissima, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the Mediterranean region. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is recorded within the country of Spain. Its range extends significantly into Northern Africa, where it can be found in Algeria. Additionally, the species is distributed across the North African territories of Libya and Egypt. Finally, the plant is also documented to grow within the borders of Morocco.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| 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 | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
Activities
Forsskaolea tenacissima 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |