Nitraria schoberi
Nitraria schoberi, commonly known as the Nitraria or saltbush, is a resilient shrub native to Australia. Renowned for its ability to thrive in saline environments, this medicinal plant offers significant ethnobotanical value. It is traditionally used to treat various ailments, showcasing its unique ecological and therapeutic importance.
- Scientific name: Nitraria schoberi
- Family: Nitrariaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Nitraria schoberi, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Sapindales. It is further categorized into the family Nitrariaceae and the genus Nitraria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Nitrariaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nitraria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Nitraria schoberi, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Armenian, it is called բորակաթուփ շոբերի, while in Russian, it is known as Селитрянка Шобера. In Azerbaijani, the species is identified as Şober şorgiləsi, and in Chinese, both the traditional and simplified scripts use the name 欧亚白刺 (zh/zh-hans) to describe it.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hy | բորակաթուփ շոբերի | Wikidata |
| ru | Селитрянка Шобера | Wikidata |
| az | Şober şorgiləsi | Wikidata |
| zh | 欧亚白刺 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 欧亚白刺 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 欧亚白刺 | Wikidata |
| zh | 东广 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range extending across several distinct regions of the Eurasian continent. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is noted specifically within Romania. Moving into Eastern Europe, the species can be found throughout East European Russia and South European Russia. The distribution also stretches deep into Siberia, where it inhabits the Altay region. Finally, the plant is documented to grow within the vast territories of West Siberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Nitraria schoberi, commonly known as the saltbush, is a species where the fruits play a significant role in its botanical profile. These small, fleshy fruits typically develop from the flowers and serve as a vital component of the plant's reproductive cycle. In many medicinal and ecological contexts, the characteristics of the fruits are noted for their ability to attract wildlife, contributing to the dispersal of the species across its native habitats.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Nitraria schoberi has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Nitraria schoberi has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus niger, Candida albicans, Enterobacter aerogenes, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus niger | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterobacter aerogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |