Neurada procumbens
Neurada procumbens, commonly known as the creeping neurada, is a medicinal herb found in tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally used to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and various infections. This plant offers significant potential for developing new therapeutic agents in modern herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Neurada procumbens
- Family: Neuradaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malvales. Finally, it is a member of the family Neuradaeae and falls under the genus Neurada.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Neuradaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Neurada | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Neurada procumbens, is recognized by various regional common names across different languages and cultures. In Hebrew, it is referred to as כפתור החולות, while in German, it is commonly called Kameltritt. Its names in Arabic vary, appearing as both سعدانة مفترشة and سعدان, and in Finnish, it is known as Okakiekko.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| he | כפתור החולות | Wikidata |
| de | Kameltritt | Wikidata |
| ar | سعدانة مفترشة | Wikidata |
| fi | Okakiekko | Wikidata |
| ar | سعدان | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Neurada procumbens, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the Northern African region. It can be found growing within the territories of Algeria and Egypt. Furthermore, its presence extends to the landscapes of Libya and Morocco. The species is also documented to inhabit the country of Tunisia. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's regional range across the North African continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
Chemicals
Neurada procumbens has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-OH benzoic acid, campesterol, caryophyllene, epicatechin, naringin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-OH benzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| campesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| syringic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Neurada procumbens has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticonvulsant, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Neurada procumbens has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include blood pressure, epilepsy.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| blood pressure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |