Cleome viscosa var. viscosa
Cleome viscosa var. viscosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Cleome viscosa var. viscosa, is a versatile medicinal herb widely distributed across tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally used to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. Its unique chemical constituents make it a significant subject in ethnobotanical studies.
- Family
- Cleomaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Polanisia Icosandra · Polanisia Viscosa Var. Icosandra · 7 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cleome viscosa var. viscosaSynonyms
- Polanisia icosandra
- Polanisia viscosa var. icosandra
- Cleome viscosa var. parviflora
- Polanisia icosandra f. deglabrata
- Polanisia viscosa var. speciosa
- Cleome acutifolia
- Cleome icosandra
- Polanisia orthocarpa
- Polanisia microphylla
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Brassicaleales and the family Cleomacaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Cleome.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Cleomaceae |
| Genus | Cleome |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Egypt. The species also extends to the Macaronesian islands, specifically found in Cape Verde. Within West Tropical Africa, it inhabits multiple territories including Benin and Burkina. Finally, its range continues through the West African nation of Gambia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Cleome viscosa var. viscosa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid, ascorbic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoid
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
ascorbic acid
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Preparations
Cleome viscosa var. viscosa has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Methanol (50%) extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol (50%) extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanol (50%) extracts
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine