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Gymnosporia dhofarensis

Gymnosporia dhofarensis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Gymnosporia dhofarensis, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to the arid landscapes of the Dhofar region. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical importance, offering potential therapeutic benefits in traditional medicine for treating various ailments through its bioactive natural compounds.

Family
Not available
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Fruit · Stem
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Gymnosporia dhofarensis

Distribution

This plant is naturally found within specific regions of the Arabian Peninsula. Its geographical range is primarily concentrated in the southern parts of this territory. Specifically, it inhabits the landscapes located in the country of Oman. Furthermore, the species can also be found growing in Yemen. These two nations represent the key areas where this medicinal plant is distributed.

Region Area
Arabian Peninsula Oman
Arabian Peninsula Yemen

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Gymnosporia dhofarensis has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, stem.

Plant parts reported in Gymnosporia dhofarensis
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Fruit 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Stem 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Fruit

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Stem

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Gymnosporia dhofarensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include hexane and chloroform extracts of the fruits and stems.

Preparations reported for Gymnosporia dhofarensis
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Hexane and chloroform extracts of the fruits and stems 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Hexane and chloroform extracts of the fruits and stems

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)