Zaleya pentandra
Zaleya pentandra, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional healing, offers unique therapeutic potential. This plant is valued for its diverse phytochemical properties, which contribute to various health applications. Understanding its botanical characteristics and medicinal uses is essential for exploring its role in natural pharmacology and wellness.
- Scientific name: Zaleya pentandra
- Family: Aizoaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Zaleya pentandra, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta. It falls under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, specifically within the order Caryophyllales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Aizoaceae and the genus Zaleya.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Aizoaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Zaleya | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the African continent. Within Northern Africa, its presence is documented in the countries of Algeria, Egypt, and Libya. The species also extends its range into the Macaronesian islands, specifically found in Cape Verde. Furthermore, it can be located within West Tropical Africa, specifically in Burkina Faso. This varied distribution highlights the plant's ability to inhabit diverse ecological zones across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zaleya pentandra has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, terpenoid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Zaleya pentandra has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |