Monolluma quadrangula
Monolluma quadrangula · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Molluna quadrangula, is a versatile medicinal herb prized in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Characterized by its distinct quadrangular stems, this plant offers significant therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. It is widely utilized to support digestive health and enhance overall physical vitality.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ceropegia Quadrangula · Caralluma Quadrangula · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Monolluma quadrangulaSynonyms
- Ceropegia quadrangula
- Caralluma quadrangula
- Desmidorchis quadrangula
- Echidnopsis quadrangula
- Boucerosia quadrangula
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales and the family Apocynaceae, it is classified under the genus Monolluma. Specifically, it is identified by the species name Monolluma quadrangula.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Monolluma |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Commiphora quadrangula, possesses a specific distribution within the Arabian Peninsula. It can be found growing naturally in the country of Oman. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit various regions throughout Saudi Arabia. Its presence also extends into the territory of Yemen. Therefore, its geographical range is primarily concentrated within these three specific nations.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Monolluma quadrangula has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Russelioside B.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Russelioside B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Russelioside B
- Natural product research
Activities
Monolluma quadrangula has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
Conditions
Monolluma quadrangula has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include breast cancer, colon cancer.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Colon cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Breast cancer
- Natural product research
Colon cancer
- Natural product research