Cleome amblyocarpa
Spider flower
Cleome amblycarpa, commonly known as the bladder cleome, is a versatile medicinal herb found in tropical regions. Valued in traditional medicine, it possesses significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, offering promising therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research and natural healing practices.
- Scientific name: Cleome amblyocarpa
- Family: Cleomaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Brassicaleales, it is classified under the family Cleomaceae. Finally, its taxonomic placement is completed within the genus Cleome.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Cleomaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cleome | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by the common name Spider flower in English, is also referred to as ذفرة كليلة الثمرة in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | ذفرة كليلة الثمرة | Wikidata |
| en | Spider flower | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily located within the northern region of the African continent. Its distribution spans several key countries, including Algeria and Egypt. Additionally, the species can be found throughout the territories of Libya and Morocco. It is also documented to grow within the borders of Tunisia. Together, these locations define its specific geographical range across North Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cleome amblyocarpa, is valued in traditional medicine for the various therapeutic properties found throughout its structure. The whole plants are often utilized in holistic preparations, as the whole plant contains a complex synergy of bioactive compounds. Specifically, the stems and the green leaves are frequently harvested to extract medicinal constituents used in topical or decoction-based treatments. Additionally, the essential oil derived from the plant offers a concentrated source of aromatic compounds, which can be applied for their specific pharmacological effects.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cleome amblyocarpa has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Vitamin E, alloaromadendrene epoxide, ash, caryophyllene oxide, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alloaromadendrene epoxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ash | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryophyllene oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucosinolates | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexahydrofarnesyl acetone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoshyobunone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myrtenyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shyobunol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cleome amblyocarpa has 9 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Allelopathic, Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cleome amblyocarpa has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include colic, pain, analgesic, antioxidant, cancer.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| colic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cutaneous leishmaniasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dermatophytes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |