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Moricandia suffruticosa

Moricandia suffruticosa · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Moriandica suffruticosa, is a versatile medicinal shrub cherished in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for pharmacological research and natural healing practices worldwide.

Family
Brassicaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Leaf · Seed
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Moricandia Arvensis Subsp. Suffruticosa · Moricandia Arvensis Var. Suffruticosa · 10 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Moricandia suffruticosa

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Brassicales and falls into the family Brassicaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Moriandcia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Brassicales
Family Brassicaceae
Genus Moricandia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across the northern regions of the African continent. Specifically, its presence is documented within the borders of Algeria. It also inhabits various territories found in Libya. Furthermore, the species can be located throughout the landscape of Morocco. Finally, its geographical range extends into the country of Tunisia.

Region Area
Northern Africa Algeria
Northern Africa Libya
Northern Africa Morocco
Northern Africa Tunisia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Moricandia suffruticosa has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, seed.

Plant parts reported in Moricandia suffruticosa
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Seed 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Seed

  1. Microbiology and immunology

Chemicals

Moricandia suffruticosa has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include AS-3000, Flavonoids, HEXACOSANE, Hexadecanoic acid methyl ester.

Chemicals reported in Moricandia suffruticosa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
AS-3000 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
HEXACOSANE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hexadecanoic acid methyl ester 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

AS-3000

  1. Microbiology and immunology

Flavonoids

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

HEXACOSANE

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Hexadecanoic acid methyl ester

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Activities

Moricandia suffruticosa has 4 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Moricandia suffruticosa
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antidiabetic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antifungal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antidiabetic

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Antifungal

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Antimicrobial

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Antioxidant

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Preparations

Moricandia suffruticosa has 2 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oil, ethanol and aqueous leaf extracts.

Preparations reported for Moricandia suffruticosa
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Essential oil 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ethanol and aqueous leaf extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Essential oil

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Ethanol and aqueous leaf extracts

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity