Zilla spinosa
Zilla spinosa, commonly known as the "Zilla" or "Zilla plant," is a perennial herb native to the arid regions of Africa and Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, its roots contain unique bioactive compounds used to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and various digestive issues, offering significant pharmacological potential.
- Scientific name: Zilla spinosa
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Native range: Africa
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.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Zilla | WCVP |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zilla spinosa has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarin, fatty acids, flavonoids, saponins, squalene.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| squalene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Zilla spinosa has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zilla spinosa has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Enterococcus faecalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterococcus faecalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |