Withania aristata
Withania aristata, commonly known as Indian Winter Cherry, is a vital medicinal shrub belonging to the Solanaceae family. Renowned in Ayurveda, this plant is highly valued for its potent bioactive compounds. It serves as a natural therapeutic agent, offering significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and adaptogenic benefits for holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Withania aristata
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, caffeic acid, cichoric acid, epicatechin, luteolin.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cichoric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| withaferin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| withanolides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| witharistatin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Withania aristata has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Diuretic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Withania aristata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diuretic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |