Cajanus albicans
Cajanus albicans · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cajanus albicans, scientifically known as Cajanus albicans, is a remarkable medicinal plant revered for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it has long been utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and natural wellness solutions.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Cantharospermum Albicans · Atylosia Albicans
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cajanus albicansSynonyms
- Cantharospermum albicans
- Atylosia albicans
Sources: Wikidata
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 further organized into the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Cajanus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Cajanus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Cajaunus albicans, possesses a specific geographical range within the Asian continent. Its presence is notably documented across the vast expanse of the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, the species can be found growing within the diverse ecosystems of India. Additionally, the plant extends its natural habitat across the island nation of Sri Lanka. These two regions represent the primary locations for its distribution in the wild.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Cajanus albicans has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Activities
Cajanus albicans has 4 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Antidiabetic
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Antimicrobial
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Antioxidant
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Preparations
Cajanus albicans has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanolic leaf extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanolic leaf extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanolic leaf extract
- Chemistry & biodiversity