Callisia fragrans
Callisia fragrans, commonly known as the Fragrant Callisia, is a charming perennial herb celebrated for its delicate, waxy blooms and sweet, subtle aroma. Native to tropical regions, this resilient plant features lush green foliage, making it an ideal addition to medicinal gardens and a delightful ornamental indoor species.
- Scientific name: Callisia fragrans
- Family: Commelinaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Commelinares and the family Commelineaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Callisia, specifically the species Callisia fragrans.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Commelinales | WCVP |
| Family | Commelinaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Callisia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution that spans multiple continents and ocean basins. In Northern Africa, its presence is noted specifically within the borders of Morocco. Moving across the globe to Eastern Asia, it can be found growing in Taiwan. Its reach extends into the Pacific, where it inhabits the Norfolk Islands of Australia and the islands of Hawaii in the North-Central Pacific. Finally, the species has established itself in the Southeastern United States, particularly in Florida.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Australia | Norfolk Is. | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Louisiana | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Callisia fragrans has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (Z)-11-eicosenoic acid, dodecan-1-ol, ethyl stearate, fumaric acid, gallic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (Z)-11-eicosenoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dodecan-1-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl stearate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |