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Rhamnus petiolaris

Rhamnus petiolaris · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Rhamnus petiolaris, scientifically known as Rhamnus petiolaris, is a deciduous shrub native to Eurasia. Renowned in traditional herbalism, its bark contains anthraquinone glycosides, which act as potent stimulant laxatives. While valued for treating constipation, careful application is essential due to its strong physiological effects on the digestive system.

Family
Rhamnaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Fruit
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Rhamnus petiolaris

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic details place it in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales. Finally, it is a member of the family Rhamnaceae and is categorized under the genus Rhamnus.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Rosales
Family Rhamnaceae
Genus Rhamnus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the Western Asia region. It can be found growing naturally across the diverse landscapes of Türkiye. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit the territories of Lebanon and Syria. Its presence also extends into the country of Iraq, marking its regional range. Consequently, these three areas define the primary natural habitat for Rhamnus petiolaris.

Region Area
Western Asia Iraq
Western Asia Lebanon-Syria
Western Asia Türkiye

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Rhamnus petiolaris has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit.

Plant parts reported in Rhamnus petiolaris
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Fruit 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Fruit

  1. Phytochemistry

Chemicals

Rhamnus petiolaris has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Quercetin 3-rhamnoside, Rhamnazin, Rhamnetin, kaempferol-3-rhamnoside, quercetin.

Chemicals reported in Rhamnus petiolaris
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Quercetin 3-rhamnoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Rhamnazin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Rhamnetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
kaempferol-3-rhamnoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
quercetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Quercetin 3-rhamnoside

  1. Phytochemistry

Rhamnazin

  1. Phytochemistry

Rhamnetin

  1. Phytochemistry

kaempferol-3-rhamnoside

  1. Phytochemistry

quercetin

  1. Phytochemistry