Cajanus scarabaeoides
Cajanus scarabaeoides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (82 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Cajaunus scarabaeoides, scientifically known as Cajaunus scarabaeoides, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional medicine, it contains bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. This study explores its botanical characteristics, phytochemical profile, and potential pharmacological applications in modern healthcare systems.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Seed
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Rhynchosia Scarabaeoides · Stizolobium Scarabaeoides · 3 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cajanus scarabaeoidesSynonyms
- Rhynchosia scarabaeoides
- Stizolobium scarabaeoides
- Atylosia scarabaeoides
- Dolichos scarabaeoides
- Cantharospermum scarabaeoides
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further categorized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Cajaunus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cajanus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Cajanus scarabaeoides, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. It is documented to grow within the borders of Benin, spanning various local ecosystems. The species can also be found in the West African nation of Gambia. Furthermore, its presence extends to the territories of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant includes the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cajanus scarabaeoides, is a legume species where the seeds serve as a primary component of interest for medicinal and nutritional study. These seeds, contained within the plant's pods, are the specific part utilized when exploring the botanical properties and bioactive compounds inherent to the species.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| seed | Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cajanus scarabaeoides has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, VITAMIN E, Vitamin A, genistein, hydroxygenistein.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| VITAMIN E | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vitamin A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| genistein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxygenistein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin C | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
VITAMIN E
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
Vitamin A
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
genistein
- Dr. Duke
hydroxygenistein
- Dr. Duke
polyphenols
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
vitamin C
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
Activities
Cajanus scarabaeoides has 72 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticlimacteric | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cajanus scarabaeoides has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| chloroform extract | Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate extracts | Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |