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.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Trifolium subterraneum subsp. oxaloidesDistribution
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | East Aegean Is. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | 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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| genistein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
genistein
- Dr. Duke
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.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticlimacteric | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiendoccytotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |