Calpurnia aurea
Calpurnia aurea, commonly known as the Golden Calpurnia, is a striking perennial herb native to the moist, shaded forests of North America. Distinguished by its brilliant yellow blooms, this rare species plays a vital role in its ecosystem, often signaling healthy, undisturbed woodland habitats and supporting specialized pollinator species.
- Scientific name: Calpurnia aurea
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is recorded in the Central African Republic and the DR Congo. Moving toward the eastern side of the continent, it is also found within Northeast Tropical Africa. Specifically, its range in this northeastern sector includes Eritrea and Ethiopia. Finally, the species completes its known geographical distribution in 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 |
Chemicals
Calpurnia aurea has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-acetoxy-9-methoxypterocarpan, calpurnine, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-acetoxy-9-methoxypterocarpan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calpurnine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Calpurnia aurea has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antihyperglycemic, Antihyperlipidemic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperlipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Calpurnia aurea has 18 reported medicinal uses identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Diabetes mellitus, E. coli, Escherichia coli, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
- Total uses
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes mellitus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| E. coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |