Ochradenus arabicus
Ochradenus arabicus, commonly known as the Desert Amber plant, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to arid Arabian landscapes. Renowned for its potent antioxidant properties, this botanical treasure is traditionally utilized to treat skin inflammations and digestive ailments, offering a unique chemical profile vital for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Ochradenus arabicus
- Family: Resedaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Ochradenus arabicus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Brassicales. Finally, it is a member of the Resedaceae family within the genus Ochradenus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Resedaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ochradenus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution centered primarily within the arid regions of Western Asia and the Arabian Peninsula. In Western Asia, its presence is notably recorded in Iran. Moving into the Arabian Peninsula, it can be found across the various Gulf States. The species also thrives within the territories of Oman and Saudi Arabia. Finally, its range extends southward to include the country of Yemen.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ochradenus arabicus has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isothiocyanates, benzyl isothiocyanate, butyl isothiocyanate, carvone, isobutyl isothiocyanate.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Isothiocyanates | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzyl isothiocyanate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| butyl isothiocyanate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carvone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isobutyl isothiocyanate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| m-tolyl isothiocyanate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ochradenus arabicus has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include lipid peroxidation, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lipid peroxidation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |