Ziziphus oxyphylla
Ziziphus oxyphyllia, commonly known as the thorn jujube, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to various arid African landscapes. Renowned for its therapeutic versatility, the plant's leaves, bark, and roots are traditionally utilized to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin inflammations, offering significant ethnobotanical value.
- Scientific name: Ziziphus oxyphylla
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Rosales and the family Rhamnaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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 exhibits a specific geographical range spanning across parts of Western Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. Within Western Asia, its presence is documented in the country of Afghanistan. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found growing in the nation of Nepal. It also inhabits various regions throughout Pakistan. Additionally, the distribution extends into the mountainous terrain of the West Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ziziphus oxyphylla has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,4-dimethoxy benzoic acid, Sulfur compounds, p-coumaric acid.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,4-dimethoxy benzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sulfur compounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ziziphus oxyphylla has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticholinesterase, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ziziphus oxyphylla has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dementia, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dementia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |