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Withania aristata

Withania aristata · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Withania aristata, scientifically known as Withania aristata, is a vital medicinal shrub belonging to the Solanaceae family. Commonly found in the Himalayan regions, this potent herb is renowned in Ayurveda for its restorative properties, offering significant therapeutic benefits for boosting immunity, reducing inflammation, and enhancing overall physical vitality.

Family
Solanaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Physalis Aristata · Atropa Aristata

Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • orobal
  • sáquido

German:

  • Grannen-Withanie

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Withania aristata

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 aristata, possesses a specific and limited natural range. Its documented geographical distribution is primarily concentrated within the Macaronesia region. Specifically, this species is found inhabiting the Canary Islands. This localized occurrence highlights its unique ecological niche within the Atlantic archipelago. Consequently, the plant represents a distinct element of the island's native botanical landscape.

Region Area Source
Macaronesia Canary Is. WCVP

Chemicals

Withania aristata has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cichoric Acid, Epicatechin, Withaferin A, Withanolides, Witharistatin.

Chemicals reported in Withania aristata
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Cichoric Acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Epicatechin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Withaferin A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Withanolides 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Witharistatin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
apigenin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
caffeic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
luteolin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
quercetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cichoric Acid

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Epicatechin

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Withaferin A

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Withanolides

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Witharistatin

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

apigenin

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

caffeic acid

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

luteolin

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

quercetin

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Withania aristata has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Diuretic.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antibacterial Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antifungal Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Diuretic Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Withania aristata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diuretic.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
diuretic Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆