Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata
Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata, commonly known as the African olive, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to arid regions. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it contains potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. Traditionally used to support cardiovascular health and skin vitality, this subspecies offers significant therapeutic potential in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata
- Family: Oleaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, taxonomically known as Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the Oleaceae family and the genus Olea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Oleaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Olea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the arid regions of Western Asia and the Arabian Peninsula. In Western Asia, its presence is recorded in the countries of Afghanistan and Iran. Moving toward the southern regions, the species can be found across the Arabian Peninsula. Specifically, it inhabits the landscapes of Oman and Saudi Arabia. Finally, its geographical range extends into the territory of Yemen.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Activities
Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include atopic eczema.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| atopic eczema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |