Celosia trigyna
Lestibudesia trigyna
Celosia trigyna, commonly known as the "climbing cockscomb," is a versatile medicinal climbing herb native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Celosia trigyna
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Caryophyllales and the family Amaranthaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Celosia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Celosia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and botanical context. In the sg language, it is referred to as Lëlêü, while in English, it is documented under multiple names, including Lestibudesiia trigyna, Celosia adoensis, Celosia triloba, and Oplotheca decumbens.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sg | Lëlêü | Wikidata |
| en | Lestibudesia trigyna | Wikidata |
| en | Celosia adoensis | Wikidata |
| en | Celosia triloba | Wikidata |
| en | Oplotheca decumbens | Wikidata |
| en | Achyranthes paniculata | Wikidata |
| en | Lophoxera caudata | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning parts of the Atlantic islands and the African mainland. Within the Macaronesia region, it can be found in Cape Verde. Its presence extends significantly into West Tropical Africa, where it is documented in Benin and Burkina. Furthermore, the species inhabits the coastal and inland areas of the Gambia. Finally, its range continues through the territory of Ghana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
Chemicals
Celosia trigyna has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chondrillasterol, chondrillasterol acetate, lutein, pheophytin a.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chondrillasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chondrillasterol acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lutein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pheophytin a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Celosia trigyna has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, wound healing.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |