Gastrocotyle hispida
Gastrocotyle hispida, commonly known as the "spiny bladder," is a unique medicinal herb native to various tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine for its therapeutic potential, this plant is often utilized to treat ailments such as inflammation, skin disorders, and digestive issues, offering significant pharmacological interest for modern research.
- Scientific name: Gastrocotyle hispida
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Boraginales. Ultimately, it resides in the family Boraginaceae under the genus Gastrocotyle.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Boraginales | WCVP |
| Family | Boraginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gastrocotyle | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Gastrocotyle hispida, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the northern portion of the African continent. Its presence is documented within several key countries located in the North African region. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Algeria and Egypt. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the landscapes of Libya and Morocco. The distribution is completed by its occurrence within the borders 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 |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gastrocotyle hispida has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ba, Ca, Cr, Fe, Mg.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ba | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cr | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Si | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ti | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Gastrocotyle hispida has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihemolytic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihemolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |