Pycnocycla spinosa
Pycnocycla spinosa, commonly known as the thorny acacia in certain regions, is a resilient medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions, serving as a vital natural resource in various ethnobotanical practices.
- Scientific name: Pycnocycla spinosa
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, it falls under the family Apiaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Pycnocycla, which includes the species Pycnocycla spinosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pycnocycla | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Pycnocycla spinosa, is known by various names depending on the region and language, though in Persian, it is commonly referred to as سگدندان خاردار.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | سگدندان خاردار | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Its presence is documented in the country of Afghanistan, where it grows in its natural habitat. Additionally, the species can be found across the landscape of Iran. These two nations represent the known range for this particular medicinal species. Consequently, its distribution is relatively limited to these specific parts of the Middle East.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pycnocycla spinosa has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caryophyllen oxide, citronellyl pentanoate, flavonoid, geranyl isovalerate, p-cymene.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caryophyllen oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| citronellyl pentanoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geranyl isovalerate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-cymene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pycnocycla spinosa has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |