Chamaecrista kleinii
Chamaecrista kleinii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Chamaecrista kleinii, is a significant medicinal plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Native to specific tropical regions, this species is valued in traditional medicine for its unique bioactive compounds. It is often studied for its potential therapeutic properties in treating various ailments and promoting wellness.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Cassia Kleinii
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Chamaecrista kleiniiSynonyms
- Cassia kleinii
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Chamaecrista.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Chamaecrista |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in India and Sri Lanka. Additionally, its range extends into the specific environmental niche of the West Himalaya. Moving further east, the species is also documented within the Malesia region. Specifically, it has been identified as occurring on the island of Jawa.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya |
| Malesia | Jawa |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Chamaecrista kleinii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Phytochemistry
Chemicals
Chamaecrista kleinii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Kleinioxanthrone-3, Kleinioxanthrone-4.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Kleinioxanthrone-3 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kleinioxanthrone-4 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Kleinioxanthrone-3
- Phytochemistry
Kleinioxanthrone-4
- Phytochemistry
Preparations
Chamaecrista kleinii has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include roots.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Roots | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Roots
- Phytochemistry