nitre bushes
Nitraria · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Nitre bushes, scientifically known as Nitraria, is a genus of shrubs and trees valued for their diverse medicinal properties. Traditionally used in various cultures, these plants offer potential therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Understanding their chemical composition is essential for exploring their role in modern herbal medicine.
- Family
- Nitrariaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Nitre Bushes · Nitre-Bushes
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- nitre bushes
- nitre-bushes
Scientific Names
Accepted name
NitrariaRegional and Traditional Names
French:
- Nitrière
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Nitrariaceae and falls under the genus Nitraria.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Nitrariaceae |
| Genus | Nitraria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across multiple regions and continents. In Southeastern Europe, it can be found growing in Romania. Its presence extends into Eastern Europe, specifically within East European Russia and South European Russia. Moving toward Northern Africa, the species is also established in Algeria. Finally, its range reaches as far as Egypt in the North African region.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Romania |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia |
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Egypt |
| Northern Africa | Libya |
| Northern Africa | Morocco |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Nitraria has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Molecular medicine reports
Activities
Nitraria has 7 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifatigue, Antimicrobial, Antiproliferative, Antitumor, Hepatoprotective.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antifatigue | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypotensive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antifatigue
- Molecular medicine reports
Antimicrobial
- Molecular medicine reports
Antiproliferative
- Molecular medicine reports
Antitumor
- Molecular medicine reports
Hepatoprotective
- Molecular medicine reports
Hypoglycemic
- Molecular medicine reports
Hypotensive
- Molecular medicine reports