Tamarix dioica
Tamarix dioica, commonly known as the Mediterranean tamarisk, is a resilient shrub valued for its adaptability to saline and arid environments. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, this plant possesses diverse bioactive properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds, making it a subject of botanical interest.
- Scientific name: Tamarix dioica
- Family: Tamaricaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 is organized under the order Caryophyllales and the family Tamaricaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Tamarix, specifically as the species Tamarix dioica.
| 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 wide geographical range across several key regions of Asia. In Western Asia, its presence is noted in both Afghanistan and Iran. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the state of Assam. The species is also distributed throughout Bangladesh within the same subcontinent. Finally, its habitat extends into the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tamarix dioica has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Leucine, apigenin, aspartic acid, catechin, glutamic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leucine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aspartic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glutamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lysine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tamarix dioica has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Carminative, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Carminative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tamarix dioica has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus, gastric cancer, gastritis, peptic ulcer.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peptic ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |