Reseda pentagyna
Reseda pentagyna · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Reseda pentagyna, scientifically known as Reseda pentagyna, is a significant medicinal herb valued in traditional medicine. Primarily found in the Indian subcontinent, this plant is renowned for its therapeutic properties, particularly in treating skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering a natural approach to holistic health and wellness.
- Family
- Resedaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Reseda pentagynaSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Brassicales. Finally, it is a member of the Resedaceae family, falling under the genus Reseda.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Resedaceae |
| Genus | Reseda |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Reseda pentagyna, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its primary geographical distribution is centered within the arid regions of the Arabian Peninsula. Specifically, it is documented as being native to the landscape of Saudi Arabia. This localized presence suggests that the species is well-adapted to the unique environmental conditions of this territory. Consequently, its occurrence remains concentrated within this particular Middle Eastern region.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Reseda pentagyna has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CARVACROL, THYMOL.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CARVACROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| THYMOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CARVACROL
- Scientific reports
THYMOL
- Scientific reports
Activities
Reseda pentagyna has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Scientific reports
Antidiabetic
- Scientific reports
Antioxidant
- Scientific reports
Cytotoxic
- Scientific reports
Medicinal Uses
Reseda pentagyna has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, antioxidant.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |