Cajanus scarabaeoides
Cajaunus scarabaeoides, commonly known as the scarab plant, is a significant medicinal herb valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments. Exploring its bioactive compounds offers promising insights into developing modern pharmacological treatments and natural remedies.
- Scientific name: Cajanus scarabaeoides
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 |
Chemicals
Cajanus scarabaeoides has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, polyphenols, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cajanus scarabaeoides has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |