Spoonwoods
Cassine · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Spoonwoods, scientifically known as Cassine, is a genus of evergreen shrubs and trees native to tropical and subtropical regions. Renowned for their dense, durable wood, these plants also hold significant medicinal value. Various species are utilized in traditional remedies to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and various systemic conditions.
- Family
- Celastraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Spoonwoods
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Spoonwoods
Scientific Names
Accepted name
CassineSources: 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 Celastrales and family Celastraceae, it is classified under the genus Cassine.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Celastrales |
| Family | Celastraceae |
| Genus | Cassine |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In South Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within Mozambique. Moving into Southern Africa, it can be found throughout the Cape Provinces. The species also populates the KwaZulu-Natal region and the Free State. Finally, its geographical range extends to include the territory of Eswatini.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Southern Africa | Free State |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Cassine has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Fitoterapia