Ochradenus arabicus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Ochradenus arabicus is characterized by a growth form classified as a shrub, exhibiting a structural habit that allows it to occupy its ecological niche effectively. In terms of its internal composition and stem structure, the plant is categorized as non-woody, lacking the secondary thickening and lignified tissues typically found in woody species.

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Ochradenus arabicus is characterized by the production of highly uniform, minute seeds that play a critical role in its dispersal and establishment. Quantitative analysis of its reproductive output reveals a remarkably consistent seed morphology, with a seed mass mean of 0.00076 g. This consistency is absolute across the studied population, as both the maximum and minimum recorded seed mass values are identical at 0.00076 g. Such extreme uniformity in seed mass suggests a highly stabilized reproductive strategy, ensuring that each offspring carries a standardized nutrient reserve to facilitate germination in its specific ecological niche.

Seed mass mean:

0.00076 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Ochradenus arabicus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Saudi journal of biological sciences
2. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Ochradenus arabicus has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Butyl isothiocyanate, CARVONE, Isobutyl isothiocyanate, Isothiocyanates, Terpenes.

Butyl isothiocyanate

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

CARVONE

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Isobutyl isothiocyanate

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Isothiocyanates

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Terpenes

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

benzyl isothiocyanate

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

m-Tolyl isothiocyanate

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

proline

1. BioMed research international

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.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations