Cleome turkmena
Cleome turkmena, commonly known as a unique member of the Cleomaceae family, is a medicinal plant native to arid regions. Valued for its diverse phytochemical profile, it offers significant therapeutic potential. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore applications in treating inflammation and oxidative stress within traditional herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Cleome turkmena
- Family: Cleomaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Cleome turkmena, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Brassicaleales and the family Cleomaceae. Finally, its taxonomic hierarchy concludes 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, Cleome turkmena, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is referred to as Turkmen spider flower, while in Turkmen, it is commonly called türkmän bürümjeki.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is a medicinal species with a specific and limited geographical range. It is primarily documented within the region of Central Asia, specifically native to Turkmenistan. Furthermore, its distribution extends into Western Asia, where it can be found in Iran. These two countries represent the primary natural habitats for the species. Consequently, its presence is closely tied to these particular arid or semi-arid landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cleome turkmena has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, allantoin, flavonols.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| allantoin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cleome turkmena has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include earaches, wounds.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| earaches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |