Spiny zilla

Names

Common Names

• Spiny Zilla

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Myagrum spinosum
• Bunias spinosa

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Brassicales, it falls under the family Brassicaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Zilla and the species name Zilla spinosa.

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Zilla spinosa, exhibits a specific distribution across the northern regions of the African continent. It can be found growing within the diverse landscapes of Algeria and Morocco. Furthermore, its presence extends through the territories of Tunisia and Libya. The species is also documented to inhabit various environments located in Egypt. Collectively, these locations highlight its widespread occurrence throughout the Maghreb and surrounding North African areas.

Chemicals

Zilla spinosa has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Fatty acids, Flavonoids, STIGMASTEROL, Saponins, coumarin.

Fatty acids

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Flavonoids

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

STIGMASTEROL

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Saponins

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

coumarin

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

squalene

1. Saudi journal of biological sciences

Activities

Zilla spinosa has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimicrobial.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Zilla spinosa has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Enterococcus faecalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations