Senra incana
Senra incana, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub, belongs to the family Solanaceae. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique chemical composition offers valuable insights into developing modern pharmacological treatments and enhancing holistic wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Senra incana
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Senra incana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Senra.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Senra | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Senna incana, is identified in Arabic by the common name سمرهوت مبيض.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | سمرهوت مبيض | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the Northeast Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its presence has been documented in the nation of Djibouti. It can also be found across the diverse landscapes of Eritrea and Ethiopia. Furthermore, the species inhabits the unique environment of Socotra. Finally, its geographical range extends into the territory of Somalia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Socotra | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
Chemicals
Senra incana has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coniferaldehyde, scopoletin, sinapaldehyde, syringaldehyde.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Coniferaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopoletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sinapaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| syringaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |