Withania adpressa
Withania adpressa, commonly known as a lesser-studied relative of Ashwagandha, is a significant medicinal shrub within the Solanaceae family. Found in specific arid regions, it contains bioactive alkaloids valued for their potential therapeutic properties. Exploring its phytochemical profile offers promising insights into developing new natural remedies for various ailments.
- Scientific name: Withania adpressa
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Finally, the species Withania adpressa is categorized under the genus Withania.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Withania | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Withania adpressa, possesses a specific and limited geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the Northern African region. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the territories of Algeria. Additionally, it is distributed across the landscape of Morocco. These two countries represent the known areas where this medicinal plant occurs in the wild.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Chemicals
Withania adpressa has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Carene, Caryophyllene, Longifolene, apigenin, caffeic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Carene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Longifolene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Withania adpressa has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Withania adpressa has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus flavus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus niger | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |