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Iris halophila var. sogdiana

Iris halophila var. sogdiana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

scientifically known as Iris halophila var. sogdiana, is a unique medicinal plant native to specific arid regions. Renowned for its distinctive morphological traits, this variety is valued in traditional pharmacology. It holds significant potential for therapeutic applications, offering promising biochemical properties that warrant further scientific exploration and medicinal study.

Family
Iridaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Xyridion Sogdianum · Iris Spuria Subsp. Sogdiana · 4 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Iris halophila var. sogdiana

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Iridaeceae and the genus Iris. Specifically, it is identified as the variety sogdiaana of the species Iris halophila.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asparagales
Family Iridaceae
Genus Iris

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of Central Asia. Its geographical range extends across the vast territories of Kazakhstan and Kirgizstan. Additionally, it can be located in the arid regions of Turkmenistan. The distribution further encompasses the mountainous areas of Tadzhikistan. Finally, this specific variety is also documented as growing throughout Uzbekistan.

Region Area
Central Asia Kazakhstan
Central Asia Kirgizstan
Central Asia Turkmenistan
Central Asia Tadzhikistan
Central Asia Uzbekistan
Western Asia Afghanistan
Western Asia Iran
China China North-Central
China Xinjiang
Mongolia Mongolia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Iris halophila var. sogdiana has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CAMPESTEROL, Fatty acids, Octacosanol, POTASSIUM, STIGMASTEROL.

Chemicals reported in Iris halophila var. sogdiana
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CAMPESTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fatty acids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Octacosanol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
POTASSIUM 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
STIGMASTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Sterols 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
palmitic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CAMPESTEROL

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Fatty acids

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Octacosanol

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

POTASSIUM

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

STIGMASTEROL

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Sterols

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

palmitic acid

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)