Gleditsia caspica
Gleditsia caspia (emendation)
Gleditsia caspica, commonly known as the Caspian honey locust, is a resilient medicinal plant native to specific Caspian regions. Renowned for its unique therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies. This plant offers significant botanical interest, providing valuable insights into natural treatments and holistic wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Gleditsia caspica
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Fabales, and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Gleditsia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gleditsia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Gleditsia caspica, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called Kaspische Gleditschie, while in Azerbaijani, it is known as Xəzər şeytanağacı. The Sorbian name for this species is Kaspiska gledičija, and in Arabic, it is identified as غلاديشية قزوينية. Finally, in Vietnamese, the plant is referred to as Gleditsia caspia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Kaspische Gleditschie | Wikidata |
| az | Xəzər şeytanağacı | Wikidata |
| hsb | Kaspiska gledičija | Wikidata |
| ar | غلاديشية قزوينية | Wikidata |
| vi | Gleditsia caspia | Wikidata |
| sv | Gleditsia caspia | Wikidata |
| ceb | Gleditsia caspia | Wikidata |
| war | Gleditsia caspia | Wikidata |
| fa | لیلکی | Wikidata |
| nb | Gleditsia caspia | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans several key regions across Eurasia. In Eastern Europe, its presence is noted within the borders of Ukraine. Moving toward Central Asia, it can be found growing in both Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The species also inhabits the mountainous terrain of the Transcaucasus region. Finally, its distribution extends into Western Asia, specifically within the country of Iran.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Gleditsia caspica, is characterized by its distinct botanical structures, with a particular focus on its medicinal potential derived from its fruits. The fruits of this species typically develop as large, woody pods that contain numerous seeds, serving as the primary reproductive organs of the plant. In various traditional applications, these pods are studied for their chemical composition, as they encapsulate the bioactive compounds that define the plant's therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Gleditsia caspica has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (1E,4E)-1,5-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)penta-1,4-dien-3-one, (1E,4E)-1,5-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)penta-1,4-dien-3-one, apigenin, eriodictyol, gleditsioside B.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (1E,4E)-1,5-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)penta-1,4-dien-3-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (1E,4E)-1,5-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)penta-1,4-dien-3-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eriodictyol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gleditsioside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gleditsioside C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gleditsioside Q | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isovitexin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Gleditsia caspica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antigenotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antigenotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gleditsia caspica has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include chromosomal aberrations, hepatic cancer.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chromosomal aberrations | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatic cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |