Lycium ruthenicum
Lycium ruthenicum, commonly known as a specialized member of the Solanaceae family, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to arid regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. It is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to address various ailments, highlighting its botanical importance.
- Scientific name: Lycium ruthenicum
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Solanales, it is further categorized into the family Solanaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Lycium as the species Lycium ruthenicum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lycium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lycium ruthenicum, is referred to by various common names across different linguistic regions. In Chinese, it is identified as 黑果枸杞 (hēi guǒ gǒu qǐ), while in Persian, it is called گرگتیغ. It is also known as Հազազ ռուսական in Armenian, ليسيوم روثينيكوم in Arabic (Egyptian dialect), and حضض روسي in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黑果枸杞 | Wikidata |
| fa | گرگتیغ | Wikidata |
| hy | Հազազ ռուսական | Wikidata |
| arz | ليسيوم روثينيكوم | Wikidata |
| ar | حضض روسي | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黑果枸杞 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黑果枸杞 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 黑果枸杞 | Wikidata |
| ar | عرقد روسي | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across both Middle Europe and Central Asia. In Middle Europe, its presence is specifically documented within the borders of Germany. Moving eastward, the species is widely distributed throughout the vast landscapes of Central Asia. Its range includes significant populations found in Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, and Turkmenistan. Finally, the distribution extends further into the mountainous regions of Tadzhikistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lycium ruthenicum, is a species within the Solanaceae family that is often studied for its unique biological characteristics. The most notable components used in various applications are its small, fleshy berries, which are categorized as its fruits. These fruits are particularly interesting due to the presence of a specific pigment that can influence their coloration and potential medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pigment | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| berries | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lycium ruthenicum has 20 reported phytochemicals identified across 33 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthocyanins, polyphenols, anthocyanin, flavonoids, proanthocyanidins.
- Total chemicals
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 33
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthocyanins | 9 | ★★★★☆ |
| polyphenols | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 24-methyldesmosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 24-methylenecholesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-BA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IBA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NAA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lycium ruthenicum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lycium ruthenicum has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include neurodegenerative diseases, Parkinson's disease, antioxidant, insomnia, neuroinflammation.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| neurodegenerative diseases | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Parkinson's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insomnia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuroinflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salt stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tyrosinase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |