Viscum cruciatum
Red-berry mistletoe
Viscum cruciatum, commonly known as the Cruciform Mistletoe, is a parasitic medicinal plant found in various subtropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it is highly valued for its therapeutic properties, particularly in treating hypertension, inflammation, and neurological disorders. This plant offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Viscum cruciatum
- Family: Santalaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Viscum cruciatum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Santalales. Finally, it is a member of the family Santalaceae and falls under the genus Viscum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Santalales | WCVP |
| Family | Santalaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Viscum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Viscum cruciatum, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language and region. In Arabic, it is called دبق صليبي, while in the Arabic Sinai dialect, it is known as دبق صليبى. In Chinese, the plant is identified as 东方槲寄生 (zh), 东方槲寄生 (zh-cn), or 東方槲寄生 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | دبق صليبي | Wikidata |
| arz | دبق صليبى | Wikidata |
| zh | 东方槲寄生 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 东方槲寄生 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 東方槲寄生 | Wikidata |
| es | Muérdago aceitoso | Wikidata |
| es | Viscum orientale | Wikidata |
| es | Pantauma | Wikidata |
| es | Tiñuela | Wikidata |
| es | Muérdago colorado | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across several distinct regions. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is noted within the territories of Portugal and Spain. Moving across the Mediterranean, it can also be found in Northern Africa, specifically in Morocco. The distribution extends further into Western Asia, where it is located in the Lebanon-Syria region. Finally, its range encompasses Palestine, completing its presence within Western Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
Chemicals
Viscum cruciatum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, hesperetin-7-O-neohesperidoside, quercetin-4'-glucoside.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hesperetin-7-O-neohesperidoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-4'-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Viscum cruciatum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, cancer.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |