Salsola collina
Salsola collina, commonly known as the dune saltwort, is a resilient halophytic shrub found in arid, coastal environments. Valued in traditional medicine for its unique chemical composition, this plant offers therapeutic potential. It is primarily studied for its antioxidant properties and its ability to support various physiological healing processes.
- Scientific name: Salsola collina
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Caryophyllales and the family Amaranthaceae. Within this hierarchy, the medicinal species is identified by the genus Salsola.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Salsola | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented within the territories of Germany and Poland. The species can also be found stretching through the landscapes of Hungary. Furthermore, its range extends through the central regions of Czechia and Slovakia. Finally, the distribution reaches into Southwestern Europe, specifically within the borders of Spain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salsola collina has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include salicylic acid, acanthoside D, beta-sitosterol, ferulic acid, flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| salicylic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acanthoside D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isorhamnetin-3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isorhamnetin-7-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salsola collina has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salsola collina has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include constipation, headache, hypertension, insomnia, vertigo.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| constipation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insomnia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vertigo | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |