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

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 ★☆☆☆☆