Reseda muricata
Reseda muricata, commonly known as the miltos or a species of mignonette, is a medicinal herb valued in traditional healing practices. Found primarily in specific tropical regions, this plant offers unique therapeutic properties. It is often studied for its potential bioactive compounds and its role in various ethnobotanical remedies.
- Scientific name: Reseda muricata
- Family: Resedaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Brassicaleales, it is classified under the family Resedaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus name, Reseda.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Resedaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Reseda | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions in the Middle East and North Africa. In Northern Africa, its presence is notably documented within the borders of Egypt. Moving into Western Asia, the species can be found spanning the territories of Iraq and the Levant. Specifically, it occupies the geographical areas of Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. Finally, its range extends into the Sinai Peninsula, completing its regional footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Kuwait | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Reseda muricata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, phenol, saponins, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Reseda muricata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |