Thymelaea hirsuta
Thymelaea hirsuta, commonly known as the hairy daphne, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to various subtropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments and inflammatory conditions. Its unique botanical properties continue to attract scientific interest for therapeutic development.
- Scientific name: Thymelaea hirsuta
- Family: Thymelaeaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malvales, it is classified under the family Thymelaeaceae and the genus Thymelaea. Therefore, its scientific name is Thymelaea hirsuta.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Thymelaea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Thymelaea hirsuta, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In French, it is called Passerine hérissée, while in Catalan, it goes by the name bufalaga hirsuta. The German name for this species is Behaarte Spatzenzunge, and in Hebrew, it is identified as מתנן שעיר. Additionally, in Arabic, the plant is known as مثنان أهلب.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Passerine hérissée | Wikidata |
| ca | bufalaga hirsuta | Wikidata |
| de | Behaarte Spatzenzunge | Wikidata |
| he | מתנן שעיר | Wikidata |
| ar | مثنان أهلب | Wikidata |
| arz | مثنان اهلب | Wikidata |
| kab | Aɣraz imsetɣen | Wikidata |
| fr | Passerine hirsute | Wikidata |
| ca | Pala marina | Wikidata |
| ca | Palmerina | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout specific regions of Southwestern Europe. It can be found growing in the Balearic Islands, which are part of the Baleares archipelago. Its presence is also noted in Corsica and the island of Sardegna. Furthermore, the species is documented across various locations in France. Finally, its range extends to the coastal and inland areas of Portugal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Thymelaea hirsuta, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties derived from its aerial parts. The most significant components used in traditional remedies are the leaves, which are characterized by their distinct texture and chemical composition. Additionally, the branches of the plant are often harvested to prepare various decoctions or extracts, ensuring that the essential bioactive compounds distributed throughout the above-ground structure are fully utilized.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| branches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Thymelaea hirsuta has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isochamaejasmine, api, apigenin, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Isochamaejasmine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| api | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daphnoretin methyl ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edgeworthin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| esculetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| feruloylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Thymelaea hirsuta has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antiarthritic, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiarthritic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Thymelaea hirsuta has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancers, diabetic nephropathy, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, postprandial hyperglycemia.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetic nephropathy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| postprandial hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |