Ziziphus budhensis
Ziziphus budhensis, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in South Asia, is highly valued for its therapeutic properties. Native to hilly regions, this plant is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammation, digestive issues, and skin disorders, offering a rich source of bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Ziziphus budhensis
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhamnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ziziphus | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ziziphus budhensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include medicagenic acid, oleanolic acid, quercetin-3-O-rhamnoside, quercetin-3-O-rutinoside.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| medicagenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-3-O-rhamnoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-3-O-rutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ziziphus budhensis has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |