Cassia ferruginea var. vellozoana
Cassia ferruginea var. vellozoana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Cassia ferruginea var. vellozoana, is a specialized medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its unique pharmacological properties, this variety is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Exploring its bioactive compounds offers significant potential for developing new therapeutic treatments and natural remedies.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Flower · Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cassia ferruginea var. vellozoanaTaxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and the genus Cassia. Specifically, it is identified as the variety vellozoaana of the species Cassia ferruginea.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Cassia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the country of Brazil. It is primarily documented as being found throughout the Southeast region of the nation. Additionally, the species extends its range into the Southern part of Brazil. These two specific areas represent the known locations where the plant occurs naturally. Consequently, its habitat is concentrated in these particular Brazilian territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast |
| Brazil | Brazil South |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Cassia ferruginea var. vellozoana has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flower
- Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
Leaf
- Arquivos de gastroenterologia
Chemicals
Cassia ferruginea var. vellozoana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Galactomannan.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Galactomannan | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Galactomannan
- International journal of biological macromolecules
Preparations
Cassia ferruginea var. vellozoana has 5 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Methanol extracts from the leaves, flower extract, flower volatile oils, galactomannans, milled seeds.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol extracts from the leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flower extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flower volatile oils | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Galactomannans | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Milled seeds | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanol extracts from the leaves
- Arquivos de gastroenterologia
Flower extract
- Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
Flower volatile oils
- Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
Galactomannans
- International journal of biological macromolecules
Milled seeds
- International journal of biological macromolecules