Periploca aphylla
Periploca aphylla, commonly known as the leafless periploca, is a deciduous shrub native to parts of Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, it contains bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. This plant is highly valued for its therapeutic potential, particularly in managing inflammation and supporting overall physiological health.
- Scientific name: Periploca aphylla
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Gentianaales, it is further classified under the family Apocynaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Periploca.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Periploca | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Periploca aphylla, is known by various regional names across different languages. In Hebrew, it is referred to as חלביב רותמי, while in Arabic, it is commonly called سواس (نبات) or simply سواس.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| he | חלביב רותמי | Wikidata |
| ar | سواس (نبات) | Wikidata |
| ar | سواس | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across parts of Africa and Western Asia. In Northeast Tropical Africa, its presence is noted within the regions of Sudan and South Sudan. Moving into Western Asia, the species can be found growing in the country of Afghanistan. Its range continues through Iran and Iraq, covering significant portions of the Middle Eastern landscape. Finally, the distribution extends to the territory of Palestine, completing its spread across these diverse regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Periploca aphylla, is a medicinal shrub whose therapeutic potential is often studied through its various components. Research frequently utilizes the whole plant to investigate its comprehensive pharmacological profile, as the synergistic effects of its diverse chemical constituents contribute to its biological activities. To isolate and analyze these bioactive compounds, scientists typically prepare a methanolic extract, which serves as an efficient medium for recovering a wide range of polar and semi-polar secondary metabolites. By focusing on these specific plant parts and extraction methods, researchers can better understand the plant's medicinal properties and its potential applications in traditional and modern medicine.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Periploca aphylla has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include oleanolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |