Martynia annua
Devil's claws
Martynia annua, commonly known as devil's claw, is a unique herbaceous plant recognized by its distinctive, hooked seed pods. Widely distributed across tropical regions, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditional medicine utilizes its various parts to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, showcasing its diverse pharmacological potential.
- Scientific name: Martynia annua
- Family: Martyniaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is specifically situated in the family Martyniaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Martynia, with the species name annua.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Martyniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Martynia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Martynia annua, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Russian, it is called Мартиния, while in German, it is known as Einjährige Martynie. In Kurdish, the plant is identified as Navika fîlê ya salane, and in Telugu, it is called గరుడ ముక్కు. Additionally, in Chinese, it is commonly referred to as 角胡麻.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Мартиния | Wikidata |
| de | Einjährige Martynie | Wikidata |
| ku | Navika fîlê ya salane | Wikidata |
| te | గరుడ ముక్కు | Wikidata |
| zh | 角胡麻 | Wikidata |
| hi | उलट-कांटा | Wikidata |
| bn | বাঘনখ | Wikidata |
| ml | പുലിനഖം | Wikidata |
| ru | Мартиния однолетняя | Wikidata |
| te | మార్టీనియా | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning across multiple regions of Africa and the Indian Ocean. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in several countries including Benin and Burkina. It is also found within the borders of Nigeria and Togo. Beyond the African mainland, the species extends its range to the Western Indian Ocean. Specifically, this medicinal plant can be located on the island of Mauritius.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Rodrigues | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Chemicals
Martynia annua has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chlorogenic acid, Ferulic acid, Gallic acid, Morroniside, Myricetin.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Morroniside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Myricetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Protocatechuic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sweroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Swertiamarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Martynia annua has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Martynia annua has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include abiotic stress, liver diseases, obesity.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| abiotic stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |