Ziziphus budhensis
Ziziphus budhensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Ziziphus budhensis, is a medicinal shrub native to the Himalayan regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its roots, leaves, and fruits offer significant pharmacological potential, particularly in promoting overall wellness and healing.
- Family
- Rhamnaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ziziphus budhensisSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Ziziphus budhensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Rosales. Furthermore, it is a member of the Rhamnaceae family and falls under the genus Ziziphus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rhamnaceae |
| Genus | Ziziphus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Ziziphus budhensis, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Within the vast expanse of the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is notably concentrated in a single country. Specifically, this medicinal species is found growing naturally in the regions of Nepal. Because its distribution is so localized, it is considered an endemic element of the Nepalese flora. Consequently, the plant's survival is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions provided by the Nepalese landscape.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Ziziphus budhensis 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 leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Chemicals
Ziziphus budhensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Medicagenic acid, OLEANOLIC ACID, Quercetin 3-O-rhamnoside, Quercetin 3-O-rutinoside.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Medicagenic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| OLEANOLIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin 3-O-rhamnoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin 3-O-rutinoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicagenic acid
- Chemistry & biodiversity
OLEANOLIC ACID
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Quercetin 3-O-rhamnoside
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Quercetin 3-O-rutinoside
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Activities
Ziziphus budhensis has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Antifungal
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Antioxidant
- Chemistry & biodiversity