Zygophyllum xanthoxylum
Zygophyllum xanthoxylum, commonly known as the Yellow Kalachercini, is a resilient succulent native to arid African regions. Highly valued in traditional medicine, its various parts are utilized to treat ailments ranging from skin inflammations to digestive issues. This hardy plant exemplifies nature's remarkable ability to thrive in harsh environments.
- Scientific name: Zygophyllum xanthoxylum
- Family: Zygophyllaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Zygophyllales. Finally, it falls into the family Zygophyllaceae and is identified by 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 specific distribution pattern across several regions in Asia. In Central Asia, it can be found growing within the territories of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Its range extends into China, where it is documented in the Inner Mongolia region. Additionally, the species is present in China North-Central. These locations define the primary geographical footprint of Zygophyllum xanthoxylum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zygophyllum xanthoxylum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alkanes.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alkanes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Zygophyllum xanthoxylum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zygophyllum xanthoxylum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include drought, heat, salt.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| drought | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salt | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |