Tamarix aphylla
Tamarix aphylla, commonly known as the Aphyllous Tamarisk, is a resilient, leafless shrub adapted to arid and saline environments. Renowned for its drought tolerance, this medicinal plant is utilized in traditional practices for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, offering significant therapeutic potential in treating various skin and systemic conditions.
- Scientific name: Tamarix aphylla
- Family: Tamaricaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales, it is placed in the family Tamaricaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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, Tamarix aphylla, exhibits a specific distribution across the Mediterranean region. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is documented within the borders of Spain. Its range extends significantly into Northern Africa, where it can be found in Morocco and Algeria. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout the North African territories of Libya and Egypt. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tamarix aphylla has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6,10,14-trimethyl-2-pentadecanone, Compound 12, dehydrodigallic acid, ellagic, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6,10,14-trimethyl-2-pentadecanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 12 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dehydrodigallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tamarix aphylla has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tamarix aphylla has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, Candida albicans, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Parkinson's disease.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterococcus faecalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Parkinson's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pancreatic carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |