Cebatha pendula
Cebatha pendula, commonly known as the Pendulous Cebatha, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Native to specific tropical ecosystems, it has long been utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments, offering a natural approach to wellness through its potent bioactive compounds and phytochemicals.
- Scientific name: Cebatha pendula
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, falling within the family Menispermaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Cebatha, specifically the species Cebatha pendula.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Menispermaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cebatha | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Ceiba pendula, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the silk floss tree, while in Spanish, it is known as el árbol de la algodón o ceiba pendula. In Portuguese, the species is called embaúba-de-folha-larga, and in French, it is often called le kapokier.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated primarily within the regions of Northern Africa. It can be found growing across the diverse landscapes of Egypt and Libya. The distribution extends further west to include the territories of Morocco and Western Sahara. Additionally, its presence reaches out into the Atlantic waters of Macaronesia. Specifically, the species is recorded within the archipelago of Cape Verde.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |