Prunus arabica
Prunus arabica, commonly known as the Arabian cherry, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to the arid regions of the Middle East. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, digestive issues, and various skin ailments through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Prunus arabica
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is established within the genus Prunus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Prunus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Prunus arabica, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Arabic, it is known by several names including لوز عربي, برقوق عربي, and خوخ عربي. In Persian, it is called بادام شیریں, and in Chinese, it is identified as 阿拉伯扁桃.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | لوز عربي | Wikidata |
| fa | بادام شیرازی | Wikidata |
| zh | 阿拉伯扁桃 | Wikidata |
| ar | برقوق عربي | Wikidata |
| ar | خوخ عربي | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of Western Asia. It can be found growing within the borders of Iran, extending its reach across the region. The species is also established in the territories of Iraq and the Levant, specifically in Lebanon and Syria. Furthermore, its natural habitat includes the areas of Palestine. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant extends into Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Prunus arabica has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include campesterol, catechin, chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| campesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Prunus arabica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |