Tetrapogon villosus
Tetrapogon villosum
Tetrapogon villosus, commonly known as the hairy sea grape, is a resilient medicinal plant found in coastal regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses significant therapeutic properties, often used to treat skin ailments and inflammation. Its unique chemical composition makes it a valuable subject for ongoing pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Tetrapogon villosus
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Poales, it is further categorized into the family Poaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Tetrapogon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tetrapogon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by several names depending on the language and region. In English, it is referred to as Tetrapogon villosum, which is also the designation used in German (Tetrapogon villosum), Italian (Tetrapogon villosum), and Spanish (Tetrapogon villosum). In Arabic, it is commonly known as لبيد.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | لبيد | Wikidata |
| en | Tetrapogon villosum | Wikidata |
| de | Tetrapogon villosum | Wikidata |
| it | Tetrapogon villosum | Wikidata |
| es | Tetrapogon villosum | Wikidata |
| fr | Tetrapogon villosum | Wikidata |
| bg | Tetrapogon villosum | Wikidata |
| ru | Tetrapogon villosum | Wikidata |
| nl | Tetrapogon villosum | Wikidata |
| la | Tetrapogon villosum | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Tetrapon villosus, is primarily distributed throughout the diverse landscapes of Northern Africa. Its presence is well-documented across several key countries in this extensive region. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Algeria and Egypt. Additionally, the species inhabits the geographical areas of Libya and Morocco. Finally, its natural range extends into the country of Tunisia, completing its North African distribution.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
Activities
Tetrapogon villosus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |