Clavija procera
Clavija procera, commonly known as the Clavija plant, is a significant medicinal shrub native to the Western Ghats of India. Renowned for its potent pharmacological properties, it is traditionally used in Ayurveda to treat various ailments, including inflammation and digestive disorders, offering vast potential for modern therapeutic research.
- Scientific name: Clavija procera
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Clavija procera, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ericales and the family Primulaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Clavija.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Primulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Clavija | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Clavija procera, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Clavija or Clavija tree. Within the local contexts of India, it is recognized by various regional names, such as Clavija in Hindi and Clavija in Kannada. These names reflect its botanical identity and its importance in traditional medicinal practices across different parts of the subcontinent.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. Its presence is primarily documented within the region of Western South America. More specifically, it is found growing in the country of Ecuador. This localized distribution suggests that the species may be endemic to certain habitats in that area. Consequently, its natural occurrence is restricted to these specific South American territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
Chemicals
Clavija procera has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Aegicerin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aegicerin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Clavija procera has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |