Canavalia sericea
Canavalia sericea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (74 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Canavalia sericea, scientifically known as Canavalia sericea, is a versatile leguminous plant valued for its medicinal and ecological properties. Often found in coastal regions, it possesses unique phytochemical compounds used in traditional healing. This resilient species offers significant potential for pharmacological research and sustainable environmental management in diverse ecosystems.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Australasia
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Canavalia sericeaDistribution
This plant, Canavalia sericea, exhibits a wide geographical distribution across various island regions. In Australia, its presence is specifically noted within the state of Queensland. The species also thrives throughout the Southwestern Pacific, where it can be found in Fiji. Furthermore, it is distributed among other Pacific territories such as Niue and New Caledonia. Its range is completed by its establishment in the islands of Samoa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Fiji | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Niue | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | New Caledonia | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Samoa | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Tonga | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Vanuatu | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Wallis-Futuna Is. | WCVP |
| South-Central Pacific | Cook Is. | WCVP |
| South-Central Pacific | Society Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Canavalia sericea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genistein, hydroxygenistein.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| genistein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxygenistein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
genistein
- Dr. Duke
hydroxygenistein
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Canavalia sericea has 72 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant, Antiangiogenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticlimacteric | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiendoccytotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |