Helianthemum ruficomum
Helianthemum ruficomum, commonly known as the rusty-haired rock rose, is a resilient perennial herb native to Mediterranean landscapes. Renowned for its delicate yellow blooms and distinctive hairy foliage, this plant is valued in traditional herbalism for its antioxidant properties and potential anti-inflammatory benefits within diverse medicinal applications.
- Scientific name: Helianthemum ruficomum
- Family: Cistaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Malvales, and the family Cistaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Helianthemum, specifically the species Helianthemum ruficomum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Cistaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Helianthemum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the northern regions of the African continent. Its natural habitat includes several Mediterranean countries located within North Africa. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the landscapes of Algeria and Libya. It is also documented to exist within the territories of Morocco and Tunisia. Consequently, its geographical range is concentrated in these four specific North African nations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Helianthemum ruficomum has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include astragalin, cis-tiliroside, lavandoside, narcissin, nicotiflorin.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| astragalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-tiliroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lavandoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| narcissin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nicotiflorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| picein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protocatechuic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-tiliroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |