Cleome coluteoides
C. coluteoides
Cleome coluteoides, commonly known as the Golden Cleome, is a versatile medicinal herb native to tropical regions. Renowned for its striking yellow blooms, this plant is deeply embedded in traditional medicine. It is frequently utilized for its potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties to treat various ailments effectively.
- Scientific name: Cleome coluteoides
- Family: Cleomaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Brassicales and the family Cleomaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 is commonly known as C. coluteoides in English.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | C. coluteoides | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of Central and Western Asia. In the region of Central Asia, it can be found growing in Turkmenistan. Its presence extends into Western Asia, where it is native to Afghanistan. Furthermore, the species is documented throughout the territory of Iran. Finally, its range reaches into the country of Iraq within the Western Asian landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cleome coluteoides, exhibits distinct morphological characteristics across its various structures. The stems are typically woody or semi-woody, providing a sturdy framework for the plant's upright growth habit. Its leaves are compound and palmately lobed, arranged in a way that maximizes surface area for photosynthesis. The flowers are perhaps the most striking feature, often appearing in clusters and possessing a delicate structure that contributes to the plant's overall medicinal and aesthetic profile.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cleome coluteoides has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |