Searsia tripartita
Searsia tripartiita, commonly known as the Three-leaf Sumac, is a versatile shrub native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it is traditionally used to treat skin ailments and gastrointestinal issues. Its distinctive trifoliate leaves and hardy nature make it a significant botanical resource in traditional healing practices.
- Scientific name: Searsia tripartita
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It further falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, belonging to the family Anacardiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Searsia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Anacardiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Searsia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Searsia tripterida, is referred to by various names depending on the linguistic context. In Hebrew, it is commonly called אוג קוצני.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| he | אוג קוצני | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Southeastern Europe, it can be found growing in Sicilia. Its presence extends significantly into Northern Africa, where it is located in Algeria. Additionally, the species is documented in the North African nations of Libya and Egypt. Finally, its range reaches as far west as Morocco within the same continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Searsia tripartita, possesses various anatomical structures that contribute to its medicinal profile. The underground root system provides stability and nutrient uptake, while the internal root cortex serves as a vital layer for storage and transport within the lower tissues. Above the ground, the stem acts as the central structural axis, supporting the foliage and branches. The outer layer of this axis, known as the stem bark, often contains concentrated secondary metabolites used in traditional remedies, while the various stem part segments facilitate the distribution of water and nutrients throughout the entire organism.- Total parts
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root cortex | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Searsia tripartita 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |