Scrophularia oxysepala
Scrophularia oxysepala · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Scrophularia oxysepala, is a specialized medicinal herb found in specific ecological niches. Renowned for its unique botanical characteristics, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore applications in traditional medicine, aiming to harness its natural properties for diverse pharmacological benefits.
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Scrophularia oxysepalaSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Lamiales and the family Scrophulariaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus name, Scrophularia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus | Scrophularia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Scrophularia oxysepala, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its occurrence is primarily documented within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species is found growing in the natural landscapes of Iran. Because its known habitat is so localized, it is considered to have a restricted distribution pattern. Consequently, researchers studying this medicinal plant focus their botanical efforts within these particular Iranian territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Scrophularia oxysepala has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-Hydroxyloganin, 8-O-Acetylharpagide, Harpagoside B, Scrophuloside A, Verbascoside.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Hydroxyloganin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8-O-Acetylharpagide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Harpagoside B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Scrophuloside A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Verbascoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
5-Hydroxyloganin
- Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR
8-O-Acetylharpagide
- Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR
Harpagoside B
- Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR
Scrophuloside A
- Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR
Verbascoside
- Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR
Conditions
Scrophularia oxysepala has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include malaria.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Malaria | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Malaria
- Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR
Preparations
Scrophularia oxysepala has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanolic extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanolic extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanolic extract
- Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR