Haplophyllum tuberculatum
Haplophyllum tuberculatum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (64 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Haplophyllum tuberculatum, scientifically known as Haplophyllum tuberculatum, is a medicinal shrub native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, offering a natural resource for holistic wellness and pharmacology.
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Aerial Parts · Leaves
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ruta Kotschyi · Ruta Stocksiana · 28 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Haplophyllum tuberculatumSynonyms
- Ruta kotschyi
- Ruta stocksiana
- Haplophyllum glabrum
- Haplophyllum obovatum
- Haplophyllum tuberculatum subsp. vermiculare
- Haplophyllum tuberculatum var. arabicum
- Ruta montbretii
- Ruta tuberculata var. montbretti
- Ruta dichotoma
- Ruta tuberculata
- Haplophyllum trichostylum
- Haplophyllum vermiculare
- Ruta glabra
- Haplophyllum stocksianum
- Ruta telephiifolia
- Haplophyllum villosulum
- Ruta propinqua
- Haplophyllum propinquum
- Haplophyllum longifolium
- Ruta obovata
- Haplophyllum haussknechtii
- Haplophyllum kotschyi
- Haplophyllum tuberculatum var. leiocalycinum
- Haplophyllum filifolium
- Haplophyllum vermiculare var. cyrenaicum
- Haplophyllum eremophilum
- Haplophyllum tuberculatum var. obovatum
- Haplophyllum chesneyanum
- Haplophyllum candolleanum
- Haplophyllum arabicum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Haplophyllum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Haplophyllum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across the diverse landscapes of Northern Africa. Its geographical range includes the coastal and inland regions of Algeria. It is also widely distributed throughout the territories of Egypt and Libya. Furthermore, the species can be located within the borders of Morocco. Finally, its presence is well-documented across the terrain 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 |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Haplophyllum tuberculatum, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through its various anatomical structures. The aerial parts of the plant are frequently harvested for decoctions and extracts, with the leaves serving as the most significant component due to their concentration of bioactive compounds. Additionally, the stems provide structural support and contribute to the overall medicinal profile of the plant when processed. Beyond the visible surface growth, the root system is also recognized for its therapeutic value, often being collected and prepared to harness its specific chemical constituents for traditional healing practices.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | Phytochemistry (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Haplophyllum tuberculatum has 28 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Tuberine, (e)-n-feruloyltyramine, BORNYL ACETATE, Condensed Tannins, Diphyllin.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-Tuberine | Journal of food protection (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (e)-n-feruloyltyramine | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BORNYL ACETATE | Journal of oleo science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Condensed Tannins | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diphyllin | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ERUCIC ACID | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fragransin B1 | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fragransin B2 | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Furoguaiaoxidin | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Haplophyllum tuberculatum has 6 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cytoprotective.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Life (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Life (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Journal of oleo science (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | Journal of oleo science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytoprotective | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Haplophyllum tuberculatum has 13 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, oxidative stress, pain, Leishmania donovani, cell death.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | Life (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | Life (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leishmania donovani | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cell death | Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatigue | Journal of oleo science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcer | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leishmaniasis | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leukemia | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| essential oils | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous extract | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol extract from the aerial parts | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol extract of Haplophyllum tuberculatum aerial parts | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic root extract | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| petroleum ether extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| plant extracts | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| volatile oils | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |