Sideroxylon
Sideroxylon · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Sideroxylon, is a versatile medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional medicine, various species within this genus offer significant bioactive compounds. These components are frequently utilized to treat inflammation, promote healing, and support overall wellness, making it a vital botanical resource.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Seed
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
SideroxylonDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated primarily around the Mediterranean basin. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is notably recorded in Spain. Moving across the sea, it can be found throughout several regions of Northern Africa. Specifically, the species inhabits the territories of Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. Additionally, its range extends into the coastal areas of Western Sahara.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Morocco |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde |
| Macaronesia | Madeira |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Sideroxylon has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include seed.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Seed
- Journal of oleo science
Preparations
Sideroxylon has 3 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Argan oil, argan oil, heat treatment.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Argan oil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Argan oil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Heat treatment | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Argan oil
- Therapie
Argan oil
- Journal of oleo science
Heat treatment
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)