Cassia ferruginea var. vellozoana
Cassia ferruginea var. vellozoana, commonly known as a specialized variety of the ferruginous cassia, is a significant medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in ethnobotanical practices to treat various ailments, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Cassia ferruginea var. vellozoana
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cassia | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cassia ferruginea var. vellozolaena, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, most notably its leaves and flowers. The leaves are often harvested to prepare infusions or decoctions used in traditional remedies, while the flowers are also valued for their specific therapeutic contributions to holistic treatments.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |