Tamarix senegalensis
Tamarix senegalensis, commonly known as the Senegal tamarisk, is a resilient shrub native to arid African landscapes. Renowned for its medicinal properties, this plant is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments, including skin inflammations and gastrointestinal issues. Its unique chemical composition offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Tamarix senegalensis
- Family: Tamaricaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 further categorized under the order Caryophyllales and the family Tamaricaceae. Finally, it is placed in the genus Tamarix, specifically identified as Tamarix senegalensis.
| 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 is widely distributed across several distinct regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Morocco. Moving toward the Macaronesian islands, it can be found in Cape Verde. The species also extends through West Tropical Africa, specifically inhabiting Mauritania and the Gambia. Additionally, its geographical range reaches further south into Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Socotra | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tamarix senegalensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaempferol, ellagic, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tamarix senegalensis has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimalarial, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tamarix senegalensis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, malaria.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |