Silene undulata
African dream root
Silene undulata, commonly known as a unique member of the Caryophyllaceae family, is a medicinal plant valued for its distinctive morphological features. Found in specific ecological niches, this species holds significant ethnobotanical importance, offering potential therapeutic benefits through its bioactive compounds, making it a subject of scientific interest.
- Scientific name: Silene undulata
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Caryophyllaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Silene, representing the species Silene undulata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Silene | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by various regional names, is referred to as silenkka kapská in Czech (cs), while in Russian (ru), Latvian (lv), and Dutch (nl), it is commonly called Silene capensis. Additionally, in Persian (fa), it is known as قلیانک غولپیکر.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| cs | silenka kapská | Wikidata |
| ru | Silene capensis | Wikidata |
| lv | Silene capensis | Wikidata |
| nl | Silene capensis | Wikidata |
| fa | قلیانک غولپیکر | Wikidata |
| ml | സൈലീൻ ഉൻഡുലത | Wikidata |
| ja | シレネ・カペンシス | Wikidata |
| zh | 非洲梦根草 | Wikidata |
| arz | سيلين اوندولاتا | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 非洲梦根草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several regions of Southern Africa. Within the South Tropical Africa region, it can be specifically found in Zimbabwe. Its presence extends throughout Southern Africa, where it inhabits the landscapes of Botswana. Additionally, the species is documented across various parts of the Cape Provinces. Finally, its range includes the mountainous terrains of Lesotho as well as the coastal areas of KwaZulu-Natal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Lesotho | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Silene undulata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include harmaline, harmalol, harmine, ibogaine, norharman.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| harmaline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| harmalol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| harmine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ibogaine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| norharman | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Silene undulata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Psychoactive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Psychoactive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |