Zygophyllum album
Zygophyllum album, commonly known as the White Calotropis or White Zygophyllum, is a resilient succulent shrub native to arid African regions. Renowned for its striking white flowers and drought tolerance, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Zygophyllum album
- Family: Zygophyllaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Zygophyllales, it is further organized into the family Zygophyllaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Zygophyllum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zygophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Zygophyllaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Zygophyllum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct Mediterranean regions. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Spain. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, it can be found growing on the island of Kriti. The species also extends into Northern Africa, where it inhabits the landscapes of Algeria. Furthermore, its geographical range encompasses the North African nations of both Egypt and Libya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Socotra | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zygophyllum album has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include saponins, sterols, Oleanolic acid, Quinovic acid, Ursolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| saponins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quinovic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lipase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Zygophyllum album has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antihypertensive, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zygophyllum album has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus, Herpes simplex virus type 1, antioxidant activity, colon adenocarcinoma, diarrhea.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Herpes simplex virus type 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant activity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon adenocarcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |