Capparis flavicans
Capparis flavicans · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Capparis flavicans, scientifically known as Capparis flavicans, is a resilient shrub widely distributed across African savannas. Renowned for its therapeutic potential, this medicinal plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammation and digestive issues, offering significant pharmacological interest for modern drug discovery and herbal wellness.
- Family
- Capparaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Capparis Cambodiana
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Capparis flavicansSynonyms
- Capparis cambodiana
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Brassicaleales and the family Capparaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Capparis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Capparaceae |
| Genus | Capparis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in India. Its range also extends extensively throughout the Indo-China region. Specifically, it is located in the countries of Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar. Additionally, the species is distributed within Thailand.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Capparis flavicans has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CAPPAROSIDE A, Syringaresinol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CAPPAROSIDE A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Syringaresinol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CAPPAROSIDE A
- Journal of natural products
Syringaresinol
- Journal of natural products