Moluccella spinosa
Moluccella spinosa, commonly known as the Spiny Moluccella, is a resilient medicinal herb native to specific arid regions. Renowned for its unique structural features, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Traditional practitioners utilize its properties to address various ailments, highlighting its importance in ethnobotanical studies and natural healing.
- Scientific name: Moluccella spinosa
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Moluccella.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Moluccella | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Moluccella spinosa, is referred to by different names depending on the language. In Arabic, it is commonly called ذبيبينة شوكية, while in Ukrainian, its name is Молюцела колюча.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | ذبيبينة شوكية | Wikidata |
| uk | Молюцела колюча | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern primarily concentrated within the Mediterranean region. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is noted across Spain and the Baleares islands. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the species can be found growing in Greece. It also inhabits parts of Italy, extending its range into the Mediterranean landscape. Furthermore, the plant is specifically documented in the region of Sicilia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
Chemicals
Moluccella spinosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-pentadecanone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-pentadecanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Moluccella spinosa has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |