Thymelaea microphylla

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Stellera microphylla
• Passerina microphylla

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Malvales and is a member of the family Thymelaeaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Thymelaea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to the diverse landscapes of Northern Africa. Its specific geographical range includes the coastal and mountainous regions of Morocco. It can also be found growing across the territories of Algeria. Furthermore, the species extends its distribution into the country of Tunisia. Finally, its presence is documented within the borders of Libya as well.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Thymelaea microphylla has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, leaf.

Flower

1. Pharmacognosy magazine

Leaf

1. Pharmacognosy magazine

Chemicals

Thymelaea microphylla has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Lignans, benzyl alcohol glucoside.

Flavonoids

1. Natural product research

Lignans

1. Natural product research

benzyl alcohol glucoside

1. Natural product research

Activities

Thymelaea microphylla has 3 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.

Anticancer

1. Pharmacognosy magazine

Antidiabetic

1. Pharmacognosy magazine

Antioxidant

1. Pharmacognosy magazine

Medicinal Uses

Thymelaea microphylla has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include atherosclerosis, cancer, inflammation, oxidative stress, vascular diseases.

Most Reported Uses