Calpurnia aurea subsp. aurea
Calpurnia aurea subsp. aurea, commonly known as the Golden Calpurnia, is a rare and striking perennial herb native to specialized woodland habitats. Renowned for its brilliant, cup-shaped yellow blooms, this delicate plant holds significant botanical interest, representing a unique evolutionary adaptation within its niche ecological community and medicinal landscape.
- Scientific name: Calpurnia aurea subsp. aurea
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, scientifically known as Calpurnia aurea subsp. aurea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Fabales. Ultimately, this subspecies is a member of the family Fabaceae and the genus Calpurnia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Calpurnia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is distributed across several key regions within the tropical zones of Africa. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is noted in the Central African Republic and the DR Congo. Moving toward Northeast Tropical Africa, the species can also be found inhabiting Eritrea. Additionally, the plant is documented within the borders of Ethiopia. Finally, its geographical range extends further into the Horn of Africa to include Somalia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
Activities
Calpurnia aurea subsp. aurea has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidermatophytic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidermatophytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |