Rumex tunetanus
Rumex tunetanus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (16 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Rumex tunetanus, scientifically known as Rumex tunetanus, is a distinctive perennial herb belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Thriving in specific Mediterranean habitats, this plant is valued in traditional ethnobotany for its unique phytochemical properties. It serves as a vital subject for researchers exploring natural bioactive compounds and herbal remedies.
- Family
- Polygonaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Flower · Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Rumex tunetanusRegional and Traditional Names
French:
- Patience de Tunisie
- Patience de Tunisie
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Polygonaceae and the genus Rumex. Specifically, it is identified as the species Rumex tunetanus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Polygonaceae |
| Genus | Rumex |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very restricted geographical range. Its occurrence is primarily concentrated within the North African region. Specifically, the species is found native to the country of Tunisia. Due to this limited distribution, it is considered an endemic element of the local flora. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the specific environmental conditions of this single nation.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Tunisia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Rumex tunetanus has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flower
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
Stem
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
Chemicals
Rumex tunetanus has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Epicatechin gallate, Hydroxybenzoic acid, Luteolin 7-O-rutinoside, Quercetin 3-O-glucoside, RUTIN.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Epicatechin gallate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Luteolin 7-O-rutinoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin 3-O-glucoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin 3-O-glucuronide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(-)-Epicatechin gallate
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
Hydroxybenzoic acid
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
Luteolin 7-O-rutinoside
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
Quercetin 3-O-glucoside
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
RUTIN
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
quercetin
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
quercetin 3-O-glucuronide
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis