Cleome diffusa
Cleome diffusa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cleome diffusa, scientifically known as Cleome diffusa, is a versatile medicinal herb belonging to the Cleomaceae family. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant pharmacological potential through its unique bioactive compounds and antioxidant capabilities.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cleome diffusaDistribution
This plant exhibits a wide and diverse geographical distribution spanning multiple continents. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in Bangladesh. Its presence also extends to the Southeastern United States, specifically in Alabama. In South America, the species is widely distributed across several regions of Brazil. These locations include the Northeast, Southeast, and South of the country.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast |
| Brazil | Brazil South |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Cleome diffusa 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 leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Microscopy research and technique
Preparations
Cleome diffusa has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanolic extracts of the leaves.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanolic extracts of the leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanolic extracts of the leaves
- Microscopy research and technique