Ceratosanthes palmata
Ceratosanthes palmata, commonly known as the palm-leaved ceratosanthe, is a fascinating medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its unique foliage, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditional healers utilize various parts of this species to treat diverse ailments, highlighting its potential importance in modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Ceratosanthes palmata
- Family: Cucurbitaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Cucurbitales and the family Cucurbitaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Ceratosanthes.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cucurbitales | WCVP |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ceratosanthes | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ceratosanthes palmata, is referred to by several distinct common names depending on the linguistic and cultural context. In Haitian Creole, it is known as Lyann konkonm, while in various Papuan dialects, it carries multiple identifiers such as Batata di Zumbi, Batuta di Kachó, and Plantasia di Kachó. Additionally, it is recognized by the name Nebuha in the pap-aw language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ht | Lyann konkonm | Wikidata |
| pap | Batata di Zumbi | Wikidata |
| pap-aw | Nebuha | Wikidata |
| pap | Batuta di Kachó | Wikidata |
| pap | Plantasia di Kachó | Wikidata |
| pap | Maria Fantasia | Wikidata |
| pap | Batata di Djuku | Wikidata |
| pap | Plantasia | Wikidata |
| pap | Lenga di Chuchubi | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across several distinct regions within the Caribbean. Its presence is documented in Aruba as well as throughout the Netherlands Antilles. Additionally, the species can be located within the island nation of Trinidad-Tobago. It also extends its range to include the Venezuelan Antilles. Finally, the geographical distribution reaches into the Windward Islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Aruba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Netherlands Antilles | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Venezuelan Antilles | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Windward Is. | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
Activities
Ceratosanthes palmata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |