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Caralluma dalzielii

Caralluma dalzielii · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Curculigo dalzielii, scientifically known as Curculigo dalzielii, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it has been traditionally used in folk medicine to treat various ailments. This study explores its pharmacological potential, highlighting its significance in modern herbal therapeutics and wellness.

Family
Apocynaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Ceropegia Sudanica · Caralluma Sudanica

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Caralluma dalzielii

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Caralluma dalzielii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianaales and the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Caralluma.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Gentianales
Family Apocynaceae
Genus Caralluma

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin. Additionally, its range extends into the territories of Burkina and Ghana. The species is also documented to exist in Mali. Finally, its presence is noted in Mauritania.

Region Area
West Tropical Africa Benin
West Tropical Africa Burkina
West Tropical Africa Ghana
West Tropical Africa Mali
West Tropical Africa Mauritania
West Tropical Africa Nigeria
West Tropical Africa Niger
West Tropical Africa Senegal
Northeast Tropical Africa Sudan-South Sudan

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Curculigo dalzielii is characterized by its growth form as a herb, specifically manifesting as a non-woody plant. It lacks any woody structural components, maintaining a soft, herbaceous habit throughout its developmental stages.

Growth form :
herb
Woodiness :
non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Caralluma dalzielii has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.

Activities reported in Caralluma dalzielii
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antinociceptive 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antinociceptive

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Caralluma dalzielii has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include convulsion, fungal diseases, leprosy, rheumatoid arthritis, snake bites.

Conditions investigated for Caralluma dalzielii
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Convulsion 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fungal diseases 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Leprosy 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Rheumatoid arthritis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Snake bites 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Convulsion

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Fungal diseases

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Leprosy

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Rheumatoid arthritis

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Snake bites

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Caralluma dalzielii has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extract.

Preparations reported for Caralluma dalzielii
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Aqueous extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Aqueous extract

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology