Reichardia tingitana
Reichardia tingitana, commonly known as the Tangier Reichardia, is a rare, succulent medicinal plant endemic to the coastal regions of Morocco. Highly valued in traditional folk medicine, it possesses unique phytochemical properties used to treat various ailments, making it a significant subject of interest for pharmacological research and conservation.
- Scientific name: Reichardia tingitana
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
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 the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Reichardia, with the species name tingitana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Reichardia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations across several European regions. In Middle Europe, its presence can be identified within the borders of Germany. Its distribution extends into Southwestern Europe, specifically covering the Baleares and Spain. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the species is also found in Italy. Finally, the plant's range includes the island of Kriti.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Chemicals
Reichardia tingitana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include antioxidants, flavonoids, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Reichardia tingitana has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastrointestinal diseases.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastrointestinal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |