creeping mesquite
Strombocarpa strombulifera · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Creeping mesquite, scientifically known as Strombocarpa strombulifera, is a resilient, low-growing shrub native to arid regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, this plant is utilized for its diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. Its unique phytochemical profile offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research and herbal treatments.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Creeping Mesquite · Argentine Screwbean
- Scientific synonyms
- Acacia Strombulifera · Prosopis Strombulifera · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- creeping mesquite
- argentine screwbean
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Strombocarpa strombuliferaSynonyms
- Acacia strombulifera
- Prosopis strombulifera
- Mimosa strombulifera
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Retortuño
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Its scientific name is determined by the genus Strombocarpa, specifically identified as Strombocarpa strombulifera.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Strombocarpa |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across North and South America. In the Southwestern United States, its presence is specifically documented within the state of California. Moving into South America, it can be found throughout various regions of Argentina, including the Northeast, Northwest, and South. Additionally, the species inhabits the central regions of Chile. This broad range highlights the plant's ability to thrive in diverse ecological settings across both continents.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast |
| Southern South America | Argentina South |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest |
| Southern South America | Chile Central |
| Southern South America | Chile North |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Strombocarpa strombulifera has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimitogenic, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimitogenic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimitogenic
- Frontiers in physiology
Antioxidant
- Frontiers in physiology
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| aqueous extract | Frontiers in physiology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |