Nuriaea engleriana
Nuriaea engleriana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Nuriaea englerianana, is a rare medicinal plant valued for its unique biochemical properties. Traditionally used in folk remedies to treat inflammatory conditions, this species contains potent bioactive compounds. Understanding its therapeutic potential offers promising insights into natural pharmacology and the development of new plant-based treatments.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Cirsium Englerianum
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Nuriaea englerianaSynonyms
- Cirsium englerianum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Nuriaea englerianana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. It is further categorized under the genus Nuriaea.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Nuriaea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Nuriaea engleriana, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its presence is primarily documented within the region of Northeast Tropical Africa. Specifically, the species is found growing in the highlands of Ethiopia. Due to this localized occurrence, it is considered an endemic element of the Ethiopian flora. Consequently, its natural habitat is confined to this particular part of the African continent.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Nuriaea engleriana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Saponins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- PloS one
Saponins
- PloS one
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 80% methanol | BMC complementary medicine and therapies (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 80% methanolic extraction | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aqueous extraction | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |