Caralluma
Caralluma · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (17 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Caralluma, scientifically known as Caralluma, is a genus of succulent plants native to arid regions of Africa and Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, these plants are prized for their unique bioactive compounds, which are widely studied for their potential to suppress appetite, manage weight, and provide antioxidant benefits.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Pleuralluma · Saurolluma · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
CarallumaSynonyms
- Pleuralluma
- Saurolluma
- Somalluma
- Spathulopetalum
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Somalluma
- Saurolluma
- Australluma
- Quaqua
- Spathulopetalum
- Anomalluma
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 is primarily distributed across the region of West Tropical Africa. Within this area, it can be found growing in the country of Benin. Its presence extends further to include the nations of Burkina and Ghana. Additionally, the species is documented in Mali. Finally, its geographical range reaches as far as 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 |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Caralluma has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Glycosides, Sterols, Triterpenes, triterpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glycosides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sterols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Triterpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Fitoterapia
Glycosides
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Sterols
- Fitoterapia
Triterpenes
- Chemistry & biodiversity
triterpenoids
- Fitoterapia
Activities
Caralluma has 7 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Antiarthritic, Antibacterial, Anticancer.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiarthritic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antidiabetic
- Fitoterapia
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Antioxidant
- Fitoterapia
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Antiarthritic
- Fitoterapia
Antibacterial
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Anticancer
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Antimicrobial
- Fitoterapia
Antiprotozoal
- Fitoterapia
Conditions
Caralluma has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antidiabetic, appetite suppressants.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Appetite suppressants | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antidiabetic
- Fitoterapia
Appetite suppressants
- Fitoterapia