Nitraria roborowskii
Nitraria roborowskii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Nitraria roborowskii, scientifically known as Nitraria roborowskii, is a rare medicinal plant native to specific subtropical regions. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Ongoing research explores its potential pharmacological properties, highlighting its significance in natural drug discovery.
- Family
- Nitrariaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Nitraria Schoberi Var. Roborowskii · Nitraria Praevisa
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Nitraria roborowskiiSynonyms
- Nitraria schoberi var. roborowskii
- Nitraria praevisa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is situated in the family Nitrariaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Nitraria, which includes the species Nitraria roborowskii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Nitrariaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nitraria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning across several distinct regions of Asia. In Western Asia, its distribution includes the countries of Afghanistan and Iran. Moving eastward into China, it can be found in the northern territories of Inner Mongolia. The species is also documented within the North-Central region of China. Furthermore, its presence extends into the high-altitude landscapes of Qinghai.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nitraria roborowskii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Alkanes.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alkanes | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |