Clausena
Clausena · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Clauseena, scientifically known as Clauseena, is a versatile genus of flowering plants within the Euphorbiaceae family. Renowned for its diverse botanical characteristics, various species are studied for their unique phytochemical properties. Traditional medicinal practices often explore these plants for their potential therapeutic applications and significant bioactive compound profiles.
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Gallesioa · Piptostylis · 4 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
ClausenaSynonyms
- Gallesioa
- Piptostylis
- Polycyema
- Myaris
- Glaucena
- Fagarastrum
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Clausena.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Genus | Clausena |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing naturally within the borders of Benin. Furthermore, its presence extends to the coastal and inland areas of Ghana. The species is also documented throughout various parts of Guinea and the Ivory Coast. Finally, the distribution includes the territories located within Mali.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Clausena has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coumarins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Coumarins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Coumarins
- Chinese journal of natural medicines
Conditions
Clausena has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cancer
- Chinese journal of natural medicines