Canavalia lineata
Cana Valiia lineata, commonly known as the "medicinal climber," is a versatile plant prized in traditional healing systems. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues. This botanical specimen offers significant therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Canavalia lineata
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is further categorized under the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Canavaliat.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Canavalia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Canavalia lineata, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 肥豬豆 (zh), 肥豬豆 (zh-cn), and 肥豬豆 (zh-tw). In Japan, it is called ハマナタマメ (ja), while in Korea, it is known as 해녀콩 (ko).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 肥豬豆 | Wikidata |
| ja | ハマナタマメ | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 肥豬豆 | Wikidata |
| ko | 해녀콩 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 肥猪豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 滨刀豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 狭刀豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 海刀豆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of East Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted in the Hainan province as well as throughout China Southeast. The species also extends its range into the island nation of Japan. Furthermore, it can be found throughout the Korean Peninsula. Finally, its documented habitat includes the Kazan-retto region of Eastern Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Kazan-retto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Ogasawara-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Maldives | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Canavalia liniata, is valued for its medicinal properties, with the seeds serving as a primary component in traditional applications. These seeds contain various bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's therapeutic potential. In many medicinal practices, the seeds are processed or prepared in specific ways to harness their biological activity for health benefits.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Canavalia lineata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include mRNA.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| mRNA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |