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

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Bigotillos y parientes

German:

  • Caesalpinien
  • Caesalpinien

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Caesalpinia

Synonyms

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 Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Fabales WCVP
Family Fabaceae WCVP
Genus Caesalpinia 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 Source
Northern Africa Egypt WCVP
Macaronesia Cape Verde WCVP
West Tropical Africa Gambia WCVP
West Tropical Africa Ghana WCVP
West Tropical Africa Ivory Coast WCVP
West Tropical Africa Liberia WCVP
West Tropical Africa Mali WCVP
West Tropical Africa Mauritania WCVP
West Tropical Africa Nigeria WCVP
West Tropical Africa Niger WCVP

Activities

Caesalpinia has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antibacterial Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆