Cassia arereh

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Cathartocarpus atteleh

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known as Cassia arereh, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Cassia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Nigeria. Moving toward the center of the continent, it is also found in West-Central Tropical Africa, particularly in Cameroon. Its distribution extends significantly into Northeast Tropical Africa, where it inhabits the nations of Eritrea and Ethiopia. Finally, the species can be traced across the vast territories of Sudan and South Sudan.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Cassia arereh is characterized by its stature as a woody tree. It exhibits a robust growth form, developing a significant structural presence within its ecosystem. The plant reaches a maximum height of approximately 9.14 meters, establishing a substantial vertical profile typical of arborescent species.

Growth form :

tree

Plant height max:

9.144111192 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Cassia arereh is characterized by a metabolic framework utilizing the C3 photosynthetic pathway, wherein carbon fixation occurs primarily through the enzyme RuBisCO during the Calvin cycle. This pathway dictates the plant's gas exchange patterns and water-use efficiency, as the initial fixation of atmospheric carbon dioxide results in the formation of a three-carbon compound, 3-phosphoglycerate. Consequently, the plant's physiological processes, including its stomatal conductance and transpiration rates, are closely tied to the environmental availability of CO2 and moisture, typical of species operating under C3 metabolism. This fundamental metabolic strategy governs its energy assimilation, growth rates, and overall adaptation to its specific ecological niche.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Cassia arereh has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Stem

1. Natural product research

Chemicals

Cassia arereh has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lupeol, betulinic acid.

Lupeol

1. Natural product research

betulinic acid

1. Natural product research

Activities

Cassia arereh has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Cytotoxic.

Antibacterial

1. Natural product research

Cytotoxic

1. Natural product research

Preparations

Cassia arereh has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethyl acetate fraction, methanol extract.

Ethyl acetate fraction

1. Natural product research

Methanol extract

1. Natural product research