Rhamnus erythroxyloides subsp. erythroxyloides
Rhamnus erythroxyloides subsp. erythroxyloides, commonly known as the red buckthorn, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to specific subtropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this subspecies is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern therapeutic research and natural healing.
- Scientific name: Rhamnus erythroxyloides subsp. erythroxyloides
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- 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 is positioned in the order Rosales and the family Rhamnaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is established within the genus Rhamnus as the subspecies Rhamnus erythroxyloides subsp. erythroxyloides.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhamnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rhamnus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Western and Central Asia. In the area of Central Asia, its presence is documented within the borders of Turkmenistan. Moving toward the Caucasus, it can be found in both the North Caucasus and the Transcaucasus regions. The species also extends into Western Asia, specifically inhabiting parts of Iran. Furthermore, its range reaches into the territory of Iraq, completing its regional spread.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Activities
Rhamnus erythroxyloides subsp. erythroxyloides has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hypotensive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hypotensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |