Zygophyllum propinquum
Zygophyllum propiqnuum, commonly known as the Karoo Sand Mustard, is a resilient succulent native to the arid regions of Southern Africa. Renowned for its ability to thrive in harsh environments, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in various folk remedies to treat diverse ailments, showcasing its profound ethnobotanical significance.
- Scientific name: Zygophyllum propinquum
- Family: Zygophyllaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 is organized under the order Zygophyllales and the family Zygophyllaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 across parts of Northern Africa and Western Asia. In Northern Africa, its presence is recorded within the borders of Egypt. Moving into Western Asia, the species can be found spanning through Afghanistan and Iran. It also inhabits significant portions of Iraq within this same region. Finally, the plant extends its range across the Levant, specifically covering the Lebanon-Syria area.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Kuwait | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zygophyllum propinquum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |