Catunaregam spinosa
Catunaregam spinosa, commonly known as the thorny catunar, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammation and skin disorders, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern healthcare and natural wellness.
- Scientific name: Catunaregam spinosa
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized under the order Gentianaales and the family Rubiaceae. Finally, the species is identified by its unique genus, Catunaregam.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Catunaregam | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Catunaregam spinosa, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Chinese, it is referred to as 山石榴 (zh), while in Vietnamese, it is called Găng trâu (vi). It is known as കാരച്ചുള്ളി (ml) in Malayalam, and in Sindhi, it is called Chibayamakono (sn). Additionally, in Tamil, the plant is commonly known as பெருங்காலை (ta).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 山石榴 | Wikidata |
| vi | Găng trâu | Wikidata |
| ml | കാരച്ചുള്ളി | Wikidata |
| sn | Chibayamakono | Wikidata |
| ta | பெருங்காரை | Wikidata |
| mr | गेळफळ | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 山石榴 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 山石榴 | Wikidata |
| zh | 簕牯树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 刺子 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across two major continental regions. In East Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within the territories of Kenya and Tanzania. Its presence also extends significantly into Asia, specifically across various regions of China. Within China, it is documented in the South-Central areas as well as the Southeast regions. Additionally, the species is known to inhabit the tropical island province of Hainan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Catunaregam spinosa, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties. The leaves are often harvested and processed for their specific bioactive compounds, while the fruits serve as a significant source of therapeutic nutrients. Depending on the stage of maturity, the whole fruit is frequently used in traditional remedies to target different health concerns.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Catunaregam spinosa has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chloroform, distilled water, ethanol, ethyl acetate, hexane.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chloroform | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| distilled water | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| randianin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Catunaregam spinosa has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Catunaregam spinosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include epilepsy.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |