Nitraria sibirica
Nitraria sibirica, commonly known as the Siberian Nitraria, is a resilient, salt-tolerant shrub native to arid Central Asian regions. Highly valued in traditional medicine, this plant offers therapeutic potential due to its unique phytochemical properties, often utilized for its antioxidant effects and its ability to support various physiological functions.
- Scientific name: Nitraria sibirica
- Family: Zygophyllaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Zygophyllales, it is classified under the family Zygophyllaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Nitraria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zygophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Zygophyllaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nitraria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Nitraria sibirica, is referred to by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is known as 小果白刺 (zh), 卡密 (zh), 小果白刺 (zh-cn), and 小果白刺 (zh-tw), while in Azerbaijani, it is called Sibir şorgiləsi (az).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 小果白刺 | Wikidata |
| az | Sibir şorgiləsi | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 小果白刺 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 小果白刺 | Wikidata |
| zh | 卡密 | Wikidata |
| zh | 水茴香 | Wikidata |
| zh | 酸胖 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白刺 | Wikidata |
| zh | 西伯利亚白刺 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小果白刺 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within the vast expanse of Siberia. Its presence is specifically documented in the Altay region, where it thrives in local ecosystems. Furthermore, the species can be found inhabiting the territory of Buryatiya. It also stretches across the eastern landscapes of the Chita region. Finally, its geographical range extends through the Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk areas of Siberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Nitraria sibirica, possesses distinct morphological features across its various structures that contribute to its biological identity. The leaves are typically small, simple, and arranged in an alternate fashion along the stems, providing the necessary surface area for photosynthesis. Each individual leaf is often lanceolate or narrowly elliptical in shape, helping the plant adapt to its specific environmental conditions. Furthermore, the plant produces small, fleshy fruits that serve as a crucial component for seed dispersal and reproductive success.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Nitraria sibirica has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include clovin, nitraramine, alkanes, anthocyanins, eucommin A.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| clovin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nitraramine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alkanes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eucommin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucosyringic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoeucommin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liriodendrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pectin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Nitraria sibirica has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Prebiotic, Vasoactive, Vasorelaxant.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Prebiotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasoactive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasorelaxant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Nitraria sibirica has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hypertension, albuminuria, indigestion, blood pressure, metabolic diseases.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hypertension | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| albuminuria | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indigestion | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood pressure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metabolic diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |