Caesalpi
Caesalpinia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Caesalpini, scientifically known as Caesalpinia, is a versatile genus of flowering plants belonging to the Fabaceae family. Renowned for its vibrant blooms and medicinal properties, various species are utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, making it a significant botanical resource in herbal pharmacology.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Nicker · Peacock Flower
- Scientific synonyms
- Poinciana · Radackia
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Nicker
- Peacock Flower
Scientific Names
Accepted name
CaesalpiniaSynonyms
- Poinciana
- Radackia
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Bigotillos y parientes
German:
- Caesalpinien
- Caesalpinien
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and is identified by the genus Caesalpinia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Caesalpinia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Northern Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Egypt. Its presence extends to the Macaronesian islands, specifically in Cape Verde. The species is also widely distributed throughout West Tropical Africa. Within this western region, it inhabits the countries of Gambia, Ghana, and Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Caesalpinia has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Antioxidant
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica