Cleome rutidosperma
Spider flower
Cleome rutidosperma, commonly known as the Spider Flower, is a versatile medicinal herb cherished in traditional systems like Ayurveda. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this plant is widely utilized to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and fever, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Cleome rutidosperma
- Family: Cleomaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Brassicales. Finally, its taxonomic position is completed within the family Cleomaceae and 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 rutidosperma, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is referred to as 皱子白花菜 (zh), while in Vietnamese, it is called Màng màng tím (vi). The plant holds specific names in regional dialects and languages, such as Pêng-ho̍k-keng pe̍h-hoe-chhài in nan, നീലവേല (ml) in Malayalam, and ผักเสี้ยนขน (th) in Thai.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 皱子白花菜 | Wikidata |
| vi | Màng màng tím | Wikidata |
| nan | Pêng-ho̍k-keng pe̍h-hoe-chhài | Wikidata |
| ml | നീലവേല | Wikidata |
| th | ผักเสี้ยนขน | Wikidata |
| bn | নীল হুড়হুড়ে | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 平伏莖白花菜 | Wikidata |
| id | Maman lanang | Wikidata |
| mad | Bhubbhuwân | Wikidata |
| ff | Kinaski ciile | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Africa and its surrounding islands. Within the Macaronesian archipelago, it can be found in Cape Verde. Its presence extends significantly into West Tropical Africa, where it is documented in Benin and Ghana. Additionally, the species inhabits the coastal areas of Guinea. Finally, its range includes the territory of Ivory Coast, completing its regional profile.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Cleome rutidospermum, offers various therapeutic benefits derived from its different anatomical structures. The whole plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine, where all components are often processed together to prepare decoctions or poultices for treating various ailments. Specifically, the leaves are highly valued for their medicinal properties, often being employed to reduce inflammation, treat skin conditions, or serve as a remedy for digestive issues due to their rich bioactive compound content.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cleome rutidosperma has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cardiac glycosides, flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardiac glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cleome rutidosperma has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, fungal diseases, malaria.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fungal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |