Pluchea arabica
Pluchea arabica, commonly known as an aromatic shrub in various traditional practices, holds significant medicinal value in arid regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat digestive ailments, skin inflammations, and respiratory issues. This plant serves as a vital resource in ethnobotanical healing traditions.
- Scientific name: Pluchea arabica
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Pluchea arabica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls under the genus Pluchea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pluchea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pluchea arabica, is recognized by several distinct common names depending on the local dialect. In Arabic, it is referred to by the names برنوف عربي and عنسفووت.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | برنوف عربي | Wikidata |
| ar | عنسفوت | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Northeast Tropical Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Somalia. Moving toward the Arabian Peninsula, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of both Oman and Yemen. Additionally, its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within Pakistan. These locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in these diverse arid environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pluchea arabica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include godotol A, godotol B.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| godotol A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| godotol B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |