Suaeda monoica
Suaeda monoica, commonly known as Sea Blite, is a succulent halophyte frequently found in coastal and saline environments. Renowned for its adaptability to high salinity, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is widely utilized in traditional medicine for its antioxidant properties and its role in treating various ailments.
- Scientific name: Suaeda monoica
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Amaranthaceae and is situated within the genus Suaeda.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Suaeda | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Suaeda monoica, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language and region. In Arabic, it is called سويداء أحادية المسكن, while in Hebrew, it is identified as אוכם חד-ביתית, and in Chinese, it is known as 南滨碱蓬.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | سويداء أحادية المسكن | Wikidata |
| he | אוכם חד-ביתי | Wikidata |
| zh | 南滨碱蓬 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Egypt. Moving toward the Northeast Tropical Africa region, it can be found in the country of Chad. The species also extends into the territories of Djibouti and Eritrea. Finally, its geographical range encompasses the highlands and lowlands of Ethiopia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Socotra | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Suaeda monoica, is a succulent herb whose medicinal properties are derived from various components of its anatomy. The leaves are typically fleshy and adapted to its environment, playing a crucial role in the plant's physiological processes. In many traditional applications, the entire aerial parts of the plant, which include the stems and leaves above the ground, are harvested and utilized for their therapeutic benefits.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Suaeda monoica has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-hydroxy-1-naphthoic acid, flavonoids, polyphenols, saponins, silver nanoparticles.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-hydroxy-1-naphthoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| silver nanoparticles | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Suaeda monoica has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Allelopathic, Antibacterial, Antidiuretic, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Allelopathic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Suaeda monoica has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include apoptosis, asthma, hepatitis, oxidative stress, paralysis.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| paralysis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snakebites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sore throat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |