Tamarix nilotica
Tamarix nilotica, commonly known as the Nile Tamarisk, is a resilient, salt-tolerant shrub native to arid regions. Renowned for its medicinal properties, this plant is utilized in traditional practices to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and respiratory issues. Its unique ability to thrive in saline soils makes it ecologically invaluable.
- Scientific name: Tamarix nilotica
- Family: Tamaricaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Tamarix nilotica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Tamaricaceae and falls 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 exhibits a broad distribution spanning across several distinct regions of Europe and Africa. In Southeastern Europe, its presence can be documented in Greece and on the island of Kriti. Moving toward the African continent, it is widely found throughout Northern Africa, specifically within Egypt and Libya. Additionally, the species extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, where it is located in Chad. This wide-ranging habitat demonstrates the plant's ability to thrive in diverse Mediterranean and African environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tamarix nilotica has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,2,6-tri-O-galloyl-beta-d-glucose, D7, D8, F, Polyphenol.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,2,6-tri-O-galloyl-beta-d-glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D7 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D8 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polyphenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hirtellin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isohirtellin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nilotinin D8 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tamarixinin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tamarix nilotica has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include liver cell carcinoma, liver fibrosis, neoplasia, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| liver cell carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver fibrosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neoplasia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |