Haloxylon scoparium
Haloxylon scoparium, commonly known as the Golden Brushwood, is a versatile medicinal plant prized for its potent therapeutic properties. Deeply rooted in traditional healing practices, it is frequently utilized to treat inflammatory ailments and skin infections. Its unique chemical profile makes it a vital subject for contemporary pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Haloxylon scoparium
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales, it is further categorized under the family Amaranthaecae. Its specific taxonomic placement is within 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, Haloxylon scoparium, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the North African region. It can be found growing within the diverse landscapes of Algeria. The species is also present in the territories of Egypt and Libya. Additionally, its range extends through the coastal and inland areas of Morocco. Finally, the plant completes its regional distribution within the borders of Tunisia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
Chemicals
Haloxylon scoparium has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include dihydroisocoumarin, flavonoids, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dihydroisocoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Haloxylon scoparium has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |