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Mesembryanthemum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Fig Marigolds, scientifically known as Mesembryanthemum, is a captivating genus of succulent plants prized for their vibrant, star-shaped blooms. Beyond their ornamental beauty, many species possess significant medicinal properties, offering therapeutic benefits through their unique chemical compounds, which are traditionally used to treat various ailments and skin conditions.

Family
Aizoaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Fig Marigolds · Preenfigs · 2 more
Scientific synonyms
Pentacoilanthus · Prenia · 30 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Mesembryanthemum

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Eiskraut

French:

  • Ficoïdes

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Caryophyllales and the family Aizoaceae. Ultimately, the medicinal species is categorized under the genus Mesembryanthemum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Caryophyllales
Family Aizoaceae
Genus Mesembryanthemum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be observed within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found in Germany. The plant also extends into Southwestern Europe, specifically inhabiting the Baleares and Corse. Finally, its range in Southwestern Europe includes the territory of France.

Region Area
Northern Europe Great Britain
Middle Europe Germany
Southwestern Europe Baleares
Southwestern Europe Corse
Southwestern Europe France
Southwestern Europe Portugal
Southwestern Europe Sardegna
Southwestern Europe Spain
Southeastern Europe Greece
Southeastern Europe Italy

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Mesembryanthemum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Mesembrine, Mesembranol, Mesembrenol, Mesembrenone, Oxalates.

Chemicals reported in Mesembryanthemum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Mesembrine 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Mesembranol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Mesembrenol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Mesembrenone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Oxalates 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Sceletium a4 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
mesembrine hydrochloride 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Mesembrine

  1. Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences : a publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Societe canadienne des sciences pharmaceutiques
  2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Mesembranol

  1. Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences : a publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Societe canadienne des sciences pharmaceutiques

Mesembrenol

  1. Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences : a publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Societe canadienne des sciences pharmaceutiques

Mesembrenone

  1. Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences : a publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Societe canadienne des sciences pharmaceutiques

Oxalates

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Sceletium a4

  1. Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences : a publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Societe canadienne des sciences pharmaceutiques

mesembrine hydrochloride

  1. Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences : a publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Societe canadienne des sciences pharmaceutiques

Activities

Mesembryanthemum has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Psychoactive.

Activities reported in Mesembryanthemum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Psychoactive 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Psychoactive

  1. Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences : a publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Societe canadienne des sciences pharmaceutiques

Preparations

Mesembryanthemum has 4 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include dried plant powder, Sceletium tablets, smoking the residue after chewing, tinctures.

Preparations reported for Mesembryanthemum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Dried plant powder 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Sceletium tablets 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Smoking the residue after chewing 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tinctures 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Dried plant powder

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
  2. Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences : a publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Societe canadienne des sciences pharmaceutiques

Sceletium tablets

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

Smoking the residue after chewing

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Tinctures

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology