Zygophyllum indicum
Zygophyllum indicum, commonly known as the Indian Calotropis or Sand Lily, is a resilient succulent shrub native to arid regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves and roots possess potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, offering valuable therapeutic potential for treating skin ailments and various inflammatory conditions in indigenous practices.
- Scientific name: Zygophyllum indicum
- Family: Zygophyllaceae
- Native range: Africa
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, it is further organized into the order Zygophyllales and the family Zygophyllaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by its 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 specific geographical distribution concentrated within the northern regions of the African continent. It can be found growing across the diverse landscapes of Algeria and Egypt. Additionally, its presence extends through the territories of Libya and Morocco. The species also inhabits the arid environments of Western Sahara. Together, these locations define the primary range of this medicinal plant in North Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zygophyllum indicum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include fatty acids, unsaturated fatty acids, vanillin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| unsaturated fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanillin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Zygophyllum indicum has 7 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Laxative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zygophyllum indicum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include skin, wounds.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| skin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |