Soda stocksii
Soda stocksii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Soda stocksii, scientifically known as Soda stocksii, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional healing practices, it contains bioactive compounds that support holistic wellness. Exploring its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential reveals why this species remains a vital resource in natural medicine.
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Soda stocksiiSynonyms
- Haloxylon indicum
- Haloxylon recurvum
- Haloxylon stocksii
- Hammada recurva
- Caroxylon recurvum
- Caroxylon indicum
- Arthrophytum recurvum
- Seidlitzia stocksii
- Salsola stocksii
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Soda stocksii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is classified under 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 specific geographical range spanning several distinct regions. In Western Asia, its presence is noted within the borders of Afghanistan. It is also widely distributed across the Indian Subcontinent, specifically throughout India. Furthermore, the species can be found growing in Pakistan. Finally, its habitat extends into the unique ecological zone of the West Himalaya.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Soda stocksii 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 root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Soda stocksii has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
- Natural product research
Antifungal
- Natural product research
Antioxidant
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)