Ononis ramosissima
Ononis ramosissima, commonly known as the many-branched Ononis, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its complex branching patterns, this plant is valued in traditional herbalism for its unique phytochemical properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits in treating various ailments through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Ononis ramosissima
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Oonis and the species name ramosissima.
| 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, Oonis ramosissima, is primarily found across various regions of Southwestern Europe. Its distribution includes specific locations within the Baleares islands and the territory of France. Additionally, it can be located in the coastal and inland areas of Portugal. The species is also documented to grow on the island of Sardegna. Finally, its presence is well-established throughout the mainland of Spain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ononis ramosissima has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include TNF-alpha.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| TNF-alpha | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ononis ramosissima has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include TNF-alpha.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| TNF-alpha | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |