Haloxylon salicornicum
Haloxylon salicornicum, commonly known as Sea-Glass Willow, is a resilient halophyte found in coastal salt marshes. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this medicinal plant offers potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Traditionally used in maritime folk medicine, it serves as a vital resource for developing modern therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Haloxylon salicornicum
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Caryophyllales and the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Haloxylon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Haloxylon | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across two major continental regions. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented within the territories of Algeria, Egypt, and Libya. The species also extends into Western Asia, where it can be found growing in Afghanistan. Furthermore, its range includes the vast landscapes of Iran. Together, these locations define the specific geographical boundaries of Haloxylon salicornicum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
Chemicals
Haloxylon salicornicum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cr, Mn, flavonoids, saponin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cr | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Haloxylon salicornicum has 7 reported activities identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |