Ononis hirta
Ononis hirta, commonly known as Sabaphyllum or "grass of God," is a versatile medicinal herb native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for modern therapeutic research and development.
- Scientific name: Ononis hirta
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Ononis, specifically as the species Ononis hirta.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ononis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning across several continents and diverse regions. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found growing within the territories of Portugal and Spain. Moving toward Northern Africa, the species is established in both Algeria and Morocco. Additionally, its range extends into Western Asia, specifically within the borders of Iraq. This wide-reaching presence highlights the plant's ability to thrive in various Mediterranean and Middle Eastern environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ononis hirta has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ononis hirta has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |