Oxybasis rubra
Oxybasis rubra, commonly known as Red Oxybasis, is a distinctive medicinal plant celebrated for its potent therapeutic properties. Renowned for its antioxidant richness and anti-inflammatory benefits, it has long been utilized in traditional healing practices to support immune health and promote cellular regeneration, making it a vital botanical resource.
- Scientific name: Oxybasis rubra
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Caryophyllales and the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Oxybasis, specifically as the species Oxybasis rubra.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Oxybasis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Oxybasis rubra, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the coastal or damp habitats of Denmark. Its range also extends northward to include the landscapes of Finland. Additionally, the species is documented throughout the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its presence is confirmed in the northern territories of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Oxybasis rubra has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hederagenin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hederagenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Oxybasis rubra has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Oxybasis rubra has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastrointestinal cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, skin cancer, thyroid cancer.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastrointestinal cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prostate cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thyroid cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |