Caralluma dalzielii
Caralluma dalzielii, commonly known as a succulent medicinal herb, is a fascinating species native to arid regions. Belonging to the Apocynaceae family, this plant is highly valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties, including its potential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant effects used in various herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Caralluma dalzielii
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Caralluma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Caralluma dalzielii, is known by the common name Ùmfò in the kai language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| kai | Ùmfò | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
Activities
Caralluma dalzielii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Caralluma dalzielii has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include convulsion, fungal diseases, leprosy, rheumatoid arthritis, snake bites.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| convulsion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fungal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leprosy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snake bites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |