Halopeplis perfoliata
Halopepliis perfoliata, commonly known as the salt-tolerant halophyte, is a resilient medicinal plant found in saline coastal environments. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, it offers significant therapeutic potential. Research suggests its bioactive compounds may possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a subject of growing pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Halopeplis perfoliata
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Amaranthaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Halopeplis and the species name Halopepliis perfoliata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Halopeplis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several distinct regions. In Northern Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Egypt. Its distribution extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, where it is documented in Eritrea as well as Sudan and South Sudan. Moving into Western Asia, the species is also present in Iran. Finally, the plant inhabits the Sinai region, completing its spread across these territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Halopeplis perfoliata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include phenol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| phenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |