Ruta angustifolia
Ruta angustifolia, commonly known as narrow-leaved rue, is a specialized medicinal herb valued for its unique phytochemical profile. Native to specific arid regions, this plant contains essential alkaloids and flavonoids used traditionally to support digestive health and reduce inflammation. Its potent properties make it a subject of significant ethnobotanical interest.
- Scientific name: Ruta angustifolia
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Ruta.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ruta | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ruta angustifolia, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Malay, it is called Pokok Garuda, while in Arabic, it is identified as سذاب مصري and similarly as سذاب مصرى in Egyptian Arabic. In Catalan, the species is known as ruda de fulla estreta, and in Spanish, it is commonly called Ruda bravía.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ms | Pokok Garuda | Wikidata |
| ar | سذاب مصري | Wikidata |
| ca | ruda de fulla estreta | Wikidata |
| arz | سذاب مصرى | Wikidata |
| es | Ruda bravía | Wikidata |
| es | Ruda silvestre menor | Wikidata |
| es | Ruda bravia | Wikidata |
| fr | Rue à feuilles étroites | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Ruta angustifolia, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across various regions of Southwestern Europe. It can be found growing naturally within the Baleares islands. Additionally, its presence extends to the island of Corse and the coastal areas of France. The species is also documented throughout the territory of Portugal. Finally, its range includes the Mediterranean landscapes of Sardegna.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Ruta angustifolia, utilizes its leaves as the primary component in traditional medicinal applications. These leaves are typically characterized by their narrow shape and distinct texture, containing the essential bioactive compounds required for therapeutic use. When harvested, the leaves serve as the concentrated source of the plant's medicinal properties, making them the most significant part for extraction and preparation.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ruta angustifolia has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chalepin, arborinine, kokusaginine, terpenoids, angustifolin.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chalepin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| arborinine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kokusaginine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| angustifolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| furocoumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| graveoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pseudane IX | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutamarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ruta angustifolia has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ruta angustifolia has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, hepatitis C virus, Porphyromonas gingivalis, jaundice, liver disease.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis C virus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Porphyromonas gingivalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |