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Trifolium subterraneum subsp. oxaloides

Trifolium subterraneum subsp. oxaloides · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Sparse (73 studies) · ★★☆☆☆

scientifically known as Trifolium subterraneum subsp. oxaloides, is a distinctive subspecies of subterranean clover valued for its unique medicinal and ecological properties. Renowned for its specialized growth patterns, this plant offers significant bioactive potential, serving as a valuable subject for ethnobotanical research and natural therapeutic applications worldwide.

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Native range
Europe
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Trifolium subterraneum subsp. oxaloides

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated primarily around the Mediterranean basin. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is noted within the country of Spain. Its distribution extends significantly into Northern Africa, where it can be found in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. Furthermore, the species reaches the Macaronesian region, specifically inhabiting the Canary Islands. Together, these locations define the distinct environmental niche where this subspecies thrives.

Region Area
Southwestern Europe Spain
Northern Africa Algeria
Northern Africa Morocco
Northern Africa Tunisia
Macaronesia Canary Is.
Western Asia East Aegean Is.
Western Asia Lebanon-Syria
Western Asia Palestine
Western Asia Türkiye

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Trifolium subterraneum subsp. oxaloides has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genistein.

Chemicals reported in Trifolium subterraneum subsp. oxaloides
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
genistein 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

genistein

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Activities

Trifolium subterraneum subsp. oxaloides has 72 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant, Antiangiogenic.

Activities reported in Trifolium subterraneum subsp. oxaloides
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Abortifacient 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiaggregant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiangiogenic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiatherosclerotic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer (Breast) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticarcinomic (Breast) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticlimacteric 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiendoccytotic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Abortifacient

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Antiaggregant

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Antiangiogenic

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Antiatherosclerotic

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Anticancer (Breast)

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Anticarcinomic (Breast)

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Anticlimacteric

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Antiendoccytotic

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