Calliandra californica
Calliandra californica, commonly known as the California Calliandra, is a rare medicinal plant native to specific coastal ecosystems. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, it has been utilized in traditional healing practices to address inflammatory conditions. Understanding its bioactive properties is essential for advancing modern botanical pharmacology and conservation.
- Scientific name: Calliandra californica
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Calliandra.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Calliandra | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within a specific region of North America. Its natural range is concentrated in the country of Mexico. Specifically, the distribution is limited to the northwestern portions of the nation. This localized presence suggests that the species thrives under the unique environmental conditions of that area. Therefore, locating Calliandra californica requires searching the diverse landscapes of Northwest Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Calliandra californica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-hydroxy-7,2',4',5'-tetramethoxyflavone, 7,2',4',5'-tetramethoxyflavone.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-hydroxy-7,2',4',5'-tetramethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7,2',4',5'-tetramethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |