Warionia saharae

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Warionia saharae, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Warionia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Warronia saharae, exhibits a specific distribution within the North African region. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in the northernmost reaches of the continent. Specifically, documented populations can be found growing across the landscape of Algeria. Additionally, the species extends its range into the neighboring territory of Morocco. Consequently, its geographical presence is limited to these two specific North African countries.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Waronia saharae is characterized by its distinct growth habit and structural composition, most notably defined by its woody nature. As a woody plant, it develops persistent, lignified tissues that provide a robust framework for its aerial structures, distinguishing it from herbaceous species. This woody development allows the plant to maintain a more permanent and durable architecture, which is essential for its survival in its specific environmental niche. The structural integrity provided by this woodiness supports the arrangement of its leaves and reproductive organs, contributing to its overall physical form and life cycle.

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Warionia saharae has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Warionia saharae has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Linalool, Nerolidyl acetate, cineole.

Linalool

1. Frontiers in bioscience (Scholar edition)

Nerolidyl acetate

1. Frontiers in bioscience (Scholar edition)

cineole

1. Frontiers in bioscience (Scholar edition)

Activities

Warionia saharae has 4 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihypertensive, Antispasmodic, Cytotoxic, Vasorelaxant.

Antihypertensive

1. Journal of complementary & integrative medicine

Antispasmodic

1. Frontiers in bioscience (Scholar edition)

Cytotoxic

1. Journal of natural products

Vasorelaxant

1. Journal of complementary & integrative medicine

Medicinal Uses

Warionia saharae has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Glucose.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations