Rhamnus petiolaris
Rhamnus petiolaris, commonly known as the Spiny Buckthorn, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to various temperate regions. Renowned for its medicinal potential, this plant contains bioactive compounds used in traditional practices. Its unique botanical characteristics and therapeutic properties make it a subject of significant interest in ethnopharmacology.
- Scientific name: Rhamnus petiolaris
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rhamnus petiolaris has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaempferol 3-rhamnoside, quercetin, quercetin 3-rhamnoside, rhamnazin, rhamnetin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol 3-rhamnoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin 3-rhamnoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhamnazin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhamnetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |