Tamarix tetragyna
Tamarix tetragyna, commonly known as the Four-winged Tamarisk, is a resilient shrub valued in traditional medicine. Native to arid regions, it possesses significant therapeutic potential due to its bioactive compounds. Often utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, this plant offers vital medicinal insights for treating various ailments.
- Scientific name: Tamarix tetragyna
- Family: Tamaricaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales. Ultimately, Tamarix tetragyna 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 geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is specifically noted in Sicilia. Moving toward Northern Africa, the species can be found within the territories of both Egypt and Libya. Its range extends into Western Asia, where it inhabits the island of Cyprus. Finally, the distribution reaches further east into Western Asia, specifically documented in Iran.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Georgia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tamarix tetragyna has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-methoxy-4-vinyl phenol, Stigmast-5-en-3-ol, coumarin, fatty acids, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-methoxy-4-vinyl phenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stigmast-5-en-3-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytoestrogens | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytosterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tamarix tetragyna has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |