Halopeplis perfoliata
Halopeplis perfoliata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Halopepliis perfoliata, is a resilient medicinal plant often found in coastal or saline environments. Renowned for its unique physiological adaptations, this species is valued in traditional medicine for its potential therapeutic properties, offering promising insights into treating inflammatory conditions and supporting overall holistic wellness.
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Salicornia Perfoliata · Halostachys Perfoliata
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Salicornia perfoliata
- Halostachys perfoliata
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Halopeplis perfoliataSynonyms
- Salicornia perfoliata
- Halostachys perfoliata
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 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include phenol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| phenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
phenol
- Saudi journal of biological sciences