Trigonella stellata
Trigonella stellata, commonly known as a unique species within the fenugreek genus, is a medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional medicine, it contains bioactive compounds that offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, making it a subject of significant interest for natural pharmacology and wellness.
- Scientific name: Trigonella stellata
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Fabales, it falls under the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is specifically categorized within the genus Trigonella.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Trigonella | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Trigonella stellata, is recognized in the Arabic language by the common name قرقاص روض.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | قرقاص روض | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Trigonella stellaata, exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the Northern African region. Its presence is documented across several key nations, including Algeria and Egypt. Furthermore, the species can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Libya. It also maintains a documented range within the borders of Morocco. Finally, the plant's distribution extends to the territory of Tunisia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
Chemicals
Trigonella stellata has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include astrasikokioside I, dihydromelilotoside, diosgenin, fenugreekine, kaempferitrin.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| astrasikokioside I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydromelilotoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diosgenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fenugreekine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linoleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linolenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl dihydromelilotoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| soyasaponin I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trigonelline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Trigonella stellata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Trigonella stellata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, antidiabetic.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |