Peganum multisectum
Peganum multisectum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Peganum multisectum, scientifically known as Peganum multisectum, is a resilient medicinal herb valued in traditional pharmacology. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Researchers are increasingly exploring its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, aiming to harness its natural constituents for modern medicinal applications.
- Family
- Nitrariaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Peganum Harmala Var. Multisectum
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Peganum multisectumSynonyms
- Peganum harmala var. multisectum
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Nitrariaceae. Finally, it is categorized within the genus Peganum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Nitrariaceae |
| Genus | Peganum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct regions within China. Its natural habitat includes the vast expanses of Inner Mongolia and the North-Central parts of the country. Furthermore, it can be found growing in the high-altitude environments of Qinghai and Tibet. The species also extends its reach into the unique landscapes of the Xinjiang province. Collectively, these locations define the specific geographical footprint of Peganum multisectum.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | Inner Mongolia |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | Qinghai |
| China | Tibet |
| China | Xinjiang |
| Mongolia | Mongolia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Peganum multisectum is characterized by its classification as a herb, manifesting as a non-woody plant that lacks woody tissue. In terms of its growth habit and ecological positioning, it is a self-supporting organism, functioning as both an obligatory and facultative self-supporting structure rather than a climber, liana, or vine. The plant is independent in its nutritional requirements, operating as an independent species rather than a parasite. Furthermore, its environmental adaptation is primarily terrestrial, as it does not exhibit aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, nor does it function as an epiphyte, remaining firmly rooted in terrestrial substrates.
- Aquatic :
- terrestrial
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- herb
- Parasite :
- independent
- Woodiness :
- non-woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Peganum multisectum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Alkanes, Deoxyvasicinone, Fagomine, HARMINE, Vasicine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Alkanes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Deoxyvasicinone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fagomine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HARMINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasicine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| l-Vasicinone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Alkanes
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Deoxyvasicinone
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Fagomine
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
HARMINE
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Vasicine
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
l-Vasicinone
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials