Soda schweinfurthii
Soda schweinfurthii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Soda schweinfurthii, scientifically known as Soda schweinfurthii, is a resilient medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in arid landscapes, it is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat ailments ranging from skin irritations to digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Darniella Schweinfurthii · Salsola Schweinfurthii
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Soda schweinfurthiiSynonyms
- Darniella schweinfurthii
- Salsola schweinfurthii
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Soda schweinfurthii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Amaranthaceae and the genus Soda.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Soda |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several key regions across North Africa and Western Asia. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Egypt and Libya. Its range extends into Western Asia, where it can be found in Palestine and the Sinai Peninsula. Additionally, the species is distributed across the Arabian Peninsula, specifically inhabiting the various Gulf States. This wide coverage highlights its ability to thrive in diverse environments across these arid territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt |
| Northern Africa | Libya |
| Western Asia | Palestine |
| Western Asia | Sinai |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Soda schweinfurthii has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Immunological investigations