Capparis cartilaginea
Capparis cartilaginea, commonly known as the cartilaginous caper, is a resilient shrub native to arid regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, its various parts possess potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Researchers are increasingly exploring its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications in treating skin conditions and managing oxidative stress.
- Scientific name: Capparis cartilaginea
- Family: Capparaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Brassicales, it falls into the family Capparaceae. Specifically, it is identified under the genus Capparis as the species Capparis cartilaginea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Capparaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Capparis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Capparis cartilaginea, is referred to by its common name in Hebrew as צלף סחוסי.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| he | צלף סחוסי | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated across several regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, it can be found growing within the territories of Egypt and Libya. Moving toward the Northeast Tropical Africa region, its presence extends into the country of Chad. The species also inhabits the landscapes of Djibouti and Eritrea. Collectively, these locations define the primary natural range for Capparis cartilaginea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Socotra | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Capparis cartilaginea, utilizes its leaves as a significant component in traditional medicinal practices. These leaves are characterized by their specific texture and physiological structure, which allow the plant to thrive in its native arid environments. In various ethnomedical applications, the leaves are often harvested and prepared to harness their bioactive compounds for therapeutic purposes.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Capparis cartilaginea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Capparis cartilaginea has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Capparis cartilaginea has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include arthritis, gout, rheumatism.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gout | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |