Calliandra calothyrsus
Calliandra calothyrsus, commonly known as the pink calianthra, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its vibrant flowering shrubs, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. Various traditional practices utilize its extracts to treat ailments, leveraging its unique phytochemical properties for diverse therapeutic and healing applications.
- Scientific name: Calliandra calothyrsus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Calliandra, which includes the medicinal species Calliandra calothyrsus.
| 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 exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across multiple diverse regions. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in both India and Bangladesh. Its presence extends into the Indo-China region, specifically documented in Myanmar. Moving further south, the species is also located within Malesia, particularly on the island of Jawa. Finally, its range reaches the North-Central Pacific, where it has established itself in Hawaii.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Calliandra calothyrsus has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include condensed tannins, CT, condensed tannin, tannin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| condensed tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CT | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| condensed tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |