Santolina viscosa
Santolina viscosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Santolina viscosa, scientifically known as Santolina viscosa, is a perennial aromatic shrub native to the Mediterranean and parts of Asia. Renowned for its silver-gray foliage and bright yellow flowers, this medicinal herb is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments, digestive issues, and various skin inflammations.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Santolina viscosaSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Santolina.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Santolina |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. It is primarily found within the Mediterranean region of Southwestern Europe. Within this territory, its presence is most notable in the country of Spain. The species thrives in the unique environmental conditions provided by this particular area. Consequently, its distribution remains concentrated in these specific coastal and inland landscapes.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Santolina viscosa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Oblongifolidiol, TNF alpha.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Oblongifolidiol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TNF alpha | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Oblongifolidiol
- Journal of natural products
TNF alpha
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Conditions
Santolina viscosa has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include TNF-alpha.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Tnf-alpha | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Tnf-alpha
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Preparations
Santolina viscosa has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include hexane extract of the aerial parts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hexane extract of the aerial parts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hexane extract of the aerial parts
- Journal of natural products