Scrophularia deserti
Scrophularia deserti, commonly known as desert figwort, is a resilient perennial herb native to arid environments. Highly valued in traditional medicine, it possesses unique therapeutic properties used to treat various ailments. This plant's ability to thrive in harsh, dry landscapes makes it a fascinating subject for botanical and pharmacological study.
- Scientific name: Scrophularia deserti
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Scrophulariaceae. Ultimately, it is identified as a member of the genus Scrophularia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Scrophularia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Scrophularia deserti, is known by several different common names depending on the regional dialect and local usage. In Arabic, it is referred to by the names مسيلة, زيتة, جار, and عفينة.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | مسيلة | Wikidata |
| ar | زيتة | Wikidata |
| ar | جار | Wikidata |
| ar | عفينة | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across parts of Northern Africa and Western Asia. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Egypt. Moving into Western Asia, the species can be found distributed throughout Afghanistan. It also inhabits the arid landscapes of Iran and Iraq. Finally, its distribution extends to the Levant region, specifically covering Lebanon and Syria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Kuwait | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
Chemicals
Scrophularia deserti has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include harpagoside-B, harpagoside, koelzioside, scropolioside-D.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| harpagoside-B | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| harpagoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| koelzioside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scropolioside-D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Scrophularia deserti has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antiinflammatory.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Scrophularia deserti has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |