Ziziphus nummularia
Ziziphus nummularia, commonly known as the jujube or small-leaf jujube, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to arid African regions. Valued in traditional medicine, its various parts—including leaves, roots, and bark—possess significant antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, making it a vital resource for treating diverse ailments in local communities.
- Scientific name: Ziziphus nummularia
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales, it is classified under the family Rhamnaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 is primarily distributed across several key regions within Western Asia. Specifically, its presence can be documented throughout the country of Afghanistan. It also grows extensively across the landscapes of Iran and Iraq. Furthermore, its geographical range extends into the territory of Palestine. Finally, the distribution of this species includes the Sinai Peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ziziphus nummularia has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponins, ZN, apigenin, apigenin-7-O-glucoside.
- Total chemicals
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ZN | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin-7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jujuboside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jujuboside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ziziphus nummularia has 11 reported activities identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ziziphus nummularia has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include E. coli, Rheumatoid arthritis, anemia, antioxidant, arthritis.
- Total uses
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| E. coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| necrosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |