Heliotropium crispum
Heliotropium crispum, commonly known as the Curly Heliotrope, is a distinctive medicinal herb native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its unique foliage and delicate blooms, this plant contains bioactive compounds traditionally utilized in ethnobotany for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, offering significant potential in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Heliotropium crispum
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Boraginales, it is classified under the family Boraginaceae. It is further identified by its genus, Heliotropium, specifically as the species Heliotropium crispum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Boraginales | WCVP |
| Family | Boraginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Heliotropium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Heliotropium crispum, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently called crisp heliotrope, while in French, it is known as héliotrope frisé. In Spanish, the plant is identified as heliotropo rizado, and in Italian, it is called eliotropo riccio.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the North African region. Its presence is specifically documented across several Mediterranean countries including Algeria and Egypt. Furthermore, it can be found growing within the territories of Libya and Morocco. The species also extends its range into the nation of Tunisia. Consequently, its geographical footprint is concentrated within these specific northern African territories.
| 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 |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
Chemicals
Heliotropium crispum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ba, Ca, Cr, Fe, Mg.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ba | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cr | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Si | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ti | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Heliotropium crispum has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihemolytic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihemolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Heliotropium crispum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include kidney diseases, neurodegenerative diseases.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kidney diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |