Trigonella teheranica
Trigonella teheranica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Trigonella teheranica, scientifically known as Trigonella teheranica, is a unique medicinal herb belonging to the Fabaceae family. Native to specific Iranian regions, this plant is highly valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties, offering potential benefits in managing metabolic health and addressing various inflammatory conditions naturally.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Fruit · Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Melissitus Teheranicus · Pocockia Kotschyi
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Trigonella teheranicaSynonyms
- Melissitus teheranicus
- Pocockia kotschyi
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Trigonella, specifically as the species Trigonella teheranica.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Trigonella |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is specifically found within a very restricted geographical range. Its natural habitat is limited to the region of Western Asia. More precisely, the species is native to the country of Iran. Because of this localized occurrence, it is considered an endemic flora of that specific area. Consequently, its wild populations are concentrated solely within these Iranian territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Trigonella teheranica has 3 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, leaf, root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fruit
- Natural product research
Leaf
- Natural product research
Root
- Natural product research
Chemicals
Trigonella teheranica has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CATECHIN, Coumaric Acid, HEXANAL, n-Hexadecanoic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CATECHIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Coumaric Acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HEXANAL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-Hexadecanoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CATECHIN
- BMC plant biology
Coumaric Acid
- Natural product research
HEXANAL
- Natural product research
n-Hexadecanoic acid
- Natural product research
Activities
Trigonella teheranica has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Natural product research
Antioxidant
- Natural product research
Cytotoxic
- Natural product research
Medicinal Uses
Trigonella teheranica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| chloroform and methanol extracts | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oils (EOs) | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol extracts | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| volatile oils | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |