Calodendrum capense
Calodendrum capense, commonly known as the Cape Chestnut, is a striking evergreen tree native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its vibrant orange flowers, it holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as skin conditions, inflammation, and digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Calodendrum capense
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Sapindales, and the family Rutaecae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Calodendrum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Calodendrum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of the African continent. In East Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its range extends further south into the region of South Tropical Africa. Specifically, the species is documented to inhabit Malawi and Zimbabwe. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive within various East and South Tropical African ecosystems.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Lesotho | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
Chemicals
Calodendrum capense has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acetone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acetone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Calodendrum capense has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Calodendrum capense has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cryptococcus neoformans.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cryptococcus neoformans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |