Warionia saharae
Warionia saharae · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Warionia saharae, scientifically known as Warioniia saharae, is a resilient desert shrub native to the arid regions of North Africa. Valued in traditional medicine, this plant possesses unique phytochemical properties used to treat various ailments. Its ability to thrive in harsh environments makes it a fascinating subject of ethnobotanical study.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Warionia saharaeTaxonomical 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.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Warionia | 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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Warionia saharae, is valued in traditional medicine primarily for its medicinal properties derived from its aerial part. When preparing therapeutic extracts, practitioners often focus on the leaves, which contain the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for treatment. Because the entire aerial part of the plant is harvested above the ground, it allows for the efficient collection of both the foliage and stems used in various medicinal applications.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Linalool | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nerolidyl acetate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Linalool
- Frontiers in bioscience (Scholar edition)
Nerolidyl acetate
- Frontiers in bioscience (Scholar edition)
cineole
- 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.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antihypertensive | Journal of complementary & integrative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | Frontiers in bioscience (Scholar edition) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasorelaxant | Journal of complementary & integrative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Glucose | Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| aqueous extract | Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aerial Part Aqueous Extract (A.P.A.E) | Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Essential oil | Frontiers in bioscience (Scholar edition) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoid- Enriched Extract | Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |