African Tamarisk
Tamarix africana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
African Tamarisk, scientifically known as Tamarix africanka, is a resilient, salt-tolerant shrub native to arid regions of Africa. Renowned for its ability to thrive in harsh, saline environments, this plant offers significant medicinal potential, particularly in treating inflammation and skin ailments through its unique bioactive phytochemical properties.
- Family
- Tamaricaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- African Tamarisk
- Scientific synonyms
- Tamarix Allorgeana · Tamarix Calarantha · 38 more
Names
Common Names
- African Tamarisk
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Tamarix font-queri
- Tamarix africana f. leptostachya
- Tambariz
- Tamarix speciosa
- Taraje
German:
- Sommer-Tamariske
- Tamarix hispanica
- Afrikanische Tamariske
- Afrikanische Tamariske
- Sommer-Tamariske
French:
- Tamaris d'Afrique
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tamarix africanaSynonyms
- Tamarix allorgeana
- Tamarix calarantha
- Tamarix celtiberica
- Tamarix castellana
- Tamarix ludibunda
- Tamarix mauritii
- Tamarix getula
- Tamarix hispanica
- Tamarix hieronymi
- Tamarix font-queri
- Tamarix tingitana
- Tamarix viciosoi
- Tamarix segobricensis
- Tamarix africana var. saharae
- Tamarix africana var. ducellieri
- Tamarix brachystylis var. fluminensis
- Tamarix africana var. microstachys
- Tamarix africana var. palasyana
- Tamarix africana var. weilleri
- Tamarix africana var. wilczekii
- Tamarix gallica var. pleiandra
- Tamarix speciosa var. acutibracteata
- Tamarix speciosa var. calarantha
- Tamarix speciosa var. font-queri
- Tamarix speciosa var. getula
- Tamarix speciosa var. tingitana
- Tamarix speciosa subsp. ludibunda
- Tamarix longebracteolata
- Tamarix malacitana
- Tamarix theodori
- Tamarix castellana f. rosea
- Tamarix brachystilis var. fluminensis
- Tamarix africana var. fluminensis
- Tamarix africana var. brevistyla
- Tamarix africana var. brivesii
- Tamarix africana f. leptostachya
- Tamarix africana var. laxiflora
- Tamarix uncinatifolia
- Tamarix malenconiana
- Tamarix praecox
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales, it is situated in the family Tamaricaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Tamarix.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Tamaricaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tamarix | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that extends across several distinct regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be observed within Great Britain. Moving toward the Mediterranean, the species is distributed across various parts of Southwestern Europe. Specifically, it is found in the Baleares, Corse, and France. Finally, its distribution in the southwestern reaches of the continent includes Portugal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
Activities
Tamarix africana has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | International journal of environmental health research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | International journal of environmental health research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | International journal of environmental health research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tamarix africana has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include colon adenocarcinoma.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| colon adenocarcinoma | International journal of environmental health research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| methanol shoot extract | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |