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Yucca

Yucca · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Yucca, scientifically known as Yucca, is a resilient perennial plant revered for its diverse medicinal properties. Native to arid regions, its roots and leaves contain saponins, which possess anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial qualities. Traditionally used to treat skin ailments and joint pain, it remains a vital botanical resource.

Family
Not available
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Yucca

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific range of habitats across various regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be identified within the borders of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species is also found throughout Middle Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the landscapes of Austria and Germany. Furthermore, its distribution extends eastward into the territory of Hungary.

Region Area
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Ireland
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Hungary
Middle Europe Poland
Southwestern Europe France
Southwestern Europe Portugal
Southwestern Europe Sardegna
Southwestern Europe Spain

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Yucca 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 root.

Plant parts reported in Yucca
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Journal of functional foods

Preparations

Yucca has 4 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts, plant extracts, roots, yucca extract.

Preparations reported for Yucca
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Plant extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Roots 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Yucca extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Extracts

  1. Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism = Physiologie appliquee, nutrition et metabolisme

Plant extracts

  1. Physiological research

Roots

  1. Journal of functional foods

Yucca extract

  1. Theriogenology