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Searsia retinorrhoea

Searsia retinorrhoea · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Searsia retinorrhoea, scientifically known as Searsia retinorrhoea, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of this plant are traditionally utilized to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin inflammations, making it a significant species in ethnobotanical studies.

Family
Anacardiaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Toxicodendron Retinorrhoeum · Rhus Retinorrhoea

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Searsia retinorrhoea

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

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 Anacardiaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Searsia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Sapindales
Family Anacardiaceae
Genus Searsia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the Northeast Tropical Africa region. It is naturally distributed across several key countries, including Djibouti and Eritrea. Furthermore, its presence is well-documented throughout the diverse landscapes of Ethiopia and Somalia. The species also extends its reach into the territories of both Sudan and South Sudan. Consequently, its habitat is primarily defined by these specific nations in the northeastern part of the continent.

Region Area
Northeast Tropical Africa Djibouti
Northeast Tropical Africa Eritrea
Northeast Tropical Africa Ethiopia
Northeast Tropical Africa Somalia
Northeast Tropical Africa Sudan-South Sudan
Arabian Peninsula Oman
Arabian Peninsula Saudi Arabia
Arabian Peninsula Yemen

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Searsia retinorrhoea is characterized by its distinct growth form as a shrub, exhibiting a robust and established structural development. This species displays a predominantly woody habit, with its stems and branches developing a firm, lignified texture that supports its overall stature.

Growth form :
shrub
Woodiness :
woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Searsia retinorrhoea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Sakuranetin.

Chemicals reported in Searsia retinorrhoea
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Sakuranetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Sakuranetin

  1. Pharmaceutical biology

Preparations

Searsia retinorrhoea has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include chloroform and ethanol extracts of aerial parts.

Preparations reported for Searsia retinorrhoea
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Chloroform and ethanol extracts of aerial parts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Chloroform and ethanol extracts of aerial parts

  1. Pharmaceutical biology