Oliveria decumbens
Oliveria decumbens, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub, holds profound value in traditional healing practices. Native to specific subtropical regions, this plant is highly regarded for its potent bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, offering promising potential in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Oliveria decumbens
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Oliveria, with the species name decumbens.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Oliveria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Oliveria decumbens, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the Western Asian region. It can be found growing naturally within the borders of Iran. Additionally, its habitat extends into the territories of Iraq. The species is also documented throughout the Lebanon-Syria border area. Finally, its presence is recorded within the country of Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Oliveria decumbens has 23 reported phytochemicals identified across 35 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carvacrol, thymol, Thymol, 4-methoxy-2,3,6-trimethyl-phenol, 6,7-dimethoxy-coumarin.
- Total chemicals
- 23
- Scientific sources
- 35
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carvacrol | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| thymol | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Thymol | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 4-methoxy-2,3,6-trimethyl-phenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6,7-dimethoxy-coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Carvacrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| elemicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gamma-terpinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexadecanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Oliveria decumbens has 8 reported activities identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antiprotozoal.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Immunostimulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Oliveria decumbens has 15 reported medicinal uses identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include infections, gastrointestinal diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, inflammation, Escherichia coli.
- Total uses
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| infections | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal diseases | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Helicobacter pylori | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus pyogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| brucellosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |