Limonium tubiflorum
Limonium tubiflorum, commonly known as sea lavender, is a resilient perennial herb found in coastal habitats. Renowned for its delicate, colorful flower clusters, this plant plays a vital role in saline ecosystems. Beyond its aesthetic charm, it holds significant ethnobotanical interest for its potential medicinal and therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Limonium tubiflorum
- Family: Plumbaginaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Limonium tubiflorum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Caryophyllales and the family Plumbaginaceae. Ultimately, it is situated within the genus Limonium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Plumbaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Limonium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Limonium tubiflorum, is recognized by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as sea lavender, while in French, it is known as lavande de mer. In Spanish, the plant is called lavanda de mar, and in Portuguese, it is identified as lavanda-do-mar.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Limonium tubiflorum, exhibits a specific geographical range within the African continent. Its distribution is primarily concentrated within the region of Northern Africa. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the territories of Egypt. Additionally, it is documented to occur within the borders of Libya. Therefore, its natural habitat is limited to these particular North African locations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as sea lavender, is primarily utilized for its therapeutic properties through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the slender green stems, delicate leaves, and the characteristic clusters of small, colorful flowers, contain the essential bioactive compounds required for medicinal use. When harvesting for herbal remedies, focus is placed on these aerial parts, as they hold the concentrated phytochemicals necessary for various traditional applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Limonium tubiflorum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, ethyl gallate, gallic acid, myricetin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl gallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Limonium tubiflorum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SARS-CoV-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |