Glossostemon bruguieri
Glossostemon bruguieri, commonly known as a medicinal herb in certain South American regions, is a fascinating plant species valued for its therapeutic potential. Belonging to the Gentianaceae family, it is studied for its unique phytochemical properties, offering promising insights into natural treatments for various ailments and traditional healing practices.
- Scientific name: Glossostemon bruguieri
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malvales, it is classified under the family Malvaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Glossostemon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Glossostemon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Glossostemon bruguieri, is recognized by its specific regional nomenclature, such as the common name مغاث عجمي in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | مغاث عجمي | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the arid regions of Western Asia and the Arabian Peninsula. In the territory of Western Asia, it can be found growing within the borders of Iran and Iraq. Moving toward the Arabian Peninsula, the species is also documented in the country of Oman. Additionally, its range extends into the landscapes of Saudi Arabia. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of Glossostemon bruguieri.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Glossostemon bruguieri has 20 reported phytochemicals identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Arabinose, Glutamic acid, Valine, arginine, cysteine.
- Total chemicals
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Arabinose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glutamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Valine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arginine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cysteine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| esculetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galactose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galacturonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucuronic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| histidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |