Canarina eminii
Canarina eminii, commonly known as the "Climbing Cana," is a vigorous evergreen climber native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its stunning, bell-shaped orange flowers, this botanical marvel is prized in ornamental gardening. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, it holds significant ecological value, supporting diverse pollinators within its lush canopy.
- Scientific name: Canarina eminii
- Family: Campanulaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales and the family Campanulaceae, it is classified under the genus Canarina. Its specific species designation is Canarina eminii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Campanulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Canarina | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Canarina eminens, is referred to by the common name Emins' Bellflower.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| lg | Emins' Bellflower | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution across several regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found inhabiting the territories of Burundi and Rwanda. Its presence is also documented within the expansive borders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward Northeast Tropical Africa, the species extends its range into Ethiopia. Finally, the plant is known to occur within the regions of Sudan and South Sudan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | 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 | Malawi | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the African Mahogany, utilizes its roots as a significant component in traditional medicinal practices. The roots are often harvested and prepared to create decoctions or infusions used to treat various ailments, including skin infections and digestive issues. In many cultures, the pharmacological properties found within the root system are highly valued for their potential therapeutic effects.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Canarina eminii has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthraquinone compounds, compound 1, compound 2, compound 3.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthraquinone compounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Canarina eminii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |