Heliotropium ophioglossum
Heliotropium ophioglossum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Heliotropium ophioglossum, scientifically known as Heliotropium ophioglossum, is a medicinal herb frequently utilized in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique pharmacological properties, this plant is often employed to treat various ailments, ranging from skin conditions to internal inflammatory issues, offering significant potential for modern therapeutic research.
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Heliotropium Ditrichum · Heliotropium Vierhapperi
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Heliotropium ophioglossumSynonyms
- Heliotropium ditrichum
- Heliotropium vierhapperi
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Heliotropium.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Heliotropium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily located within the Northeast Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its range extends to the territories of Djibouti, Somalia, and the island of Socotra. In addition to its African presence, it can be found across the Arabian Peninsula. Its distribution in this area includes the countries of Oman and Yemen. Together, these locations define the specific geographical footprint of the species.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Socotra |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Heliotropium ophioglossum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Glycerol monopalmitate.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Glycerol monopalmitate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Glycerol monopalmitate
- Archives of pharmacal research
Preparations
Heliotropium ophioglossum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include MeOH extract of the whole plant.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Meoh extract of the whole plant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Meoh extract of the whole plant
- Archives of pharmacal research