Cleome pallida
Cleome pallida, commonly known as the pale spider flower, is a versatile medicinal herb valued in traditional healing practices. Native to various tropical regions, this plant possesses significant bioactive properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, making it a subject of growing interest in ethnobotanical and pharmacological research worldwide.
- Scientific name: Cleome pallida
- 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 Brassicales, it is classified under the family Cleomaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 scientifically as Cleome pallida, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently called pale cleome, while in Spanish, it is known as cleome pálida. Moving to other languages, it is identified as cleome pálida in Portuguese, cleome pálida in Italian, and cleome pálida in French.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution primarily concentrated within the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is notably recorded in Egypt. The species also extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, where it can be found in Djibouti and Eritrea. Furthermore, its range encompasses the coastal and inland regions of Somalia. Finally, the distribution continues through the vast territories of Sudan and South Sudan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
Activities
Cleome pallida has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |