Taverniera aegyptiaca
Taverniera aegyptiaca, commonly known as the Egyptian Taverniera, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its potent bioactive properties. Native to arid regions, it has long been utilized in traditional healing practices to treat inflammatory conditions and support digestive health, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Taverniera aegyptiaca
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic designation is placed under the genus Taverniera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Taverniera | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions in Africa and Western Asia. In Northern Africa, it is documented to grow within the country of Egypt. Its presence extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, where it can be found in Eritrea as well as throughout Sudan and South Sudan. The species is also located in the Sinai region of Western Asia. Finally, its range reaches the Arabian Peninsula, specifically within Saudi Arabia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Taverniera aegyptiaca has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4,4'-dihydroxy-2'-methoxychalcone, calycosin, formononetin, isorhamnetin, quercetin-3-O-robinobioside.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-dihydroxy-2'-methoxychalcone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calycosin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| formononetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isorhamnetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-3-O-robinobioside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |