Cleome viscosa
Asian spiderflower
Cleome viscosa, commonly known as sticky spiderflower, is a versatile medicinal herb found in tropical regions. Characterized by its glandular, sticky stems, this plant is highly valued in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and insecticidal properties, often utilized to treat skin ailments, fever, and various digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Cleome viscosa
- Family: Cleomaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Cleome viscosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Brassicales and the family Cleomaceae. Finally, it is placed in 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 viscosa, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In China, it is referred to as 黄花草 (huánghuācǎo), while in Thailand, it is commonly called ผักเสี้ยนผี (phak sian phi). In Vietnam, the species is known as Màn màn vàng, and in the Tamil language, it is called நாய்வேளை (nāyvēḷai). Furthermore, in Bengali, it is identified as হলুদ হুড়হুড়ে (holud huṛhuṛe).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黄花草 | Wikidata |
| th | ผักเสี้ยนผี | Wikidata |
| vi | Màn màn vàng | Wikidata |
| ta | நாய்வேளை | Wikidata |
| bn | হলুদ হুড়হুড়ে | Wikidata |
| ml | അരിവാള | Wikidata |
| ar | ذفرة لزجة | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 向天黃 | Wikidata |
| dag | Kaa | Wikidata |
| arz | ذفره لزجه | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Northern Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Egypt. Its presence extends to Macaronesia, specifically inhabiting the islands of Cape Verde. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout West Tropical Africa. Within this tropical zone, it is documented in Benin, Burkina, and Gambia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cleome viscosa, possesses various components that contribute to its medicinal profile. The whole plant is frequently utilized in traditional remedies, as almost every part offers therapeutic potential. Specifically, the leaves are known for their bioactive properties, and even a single leaf can contain significant phytochemicals used in topical or oral applications. Beyond the foliage, the seeds are harvested for their distinct chemical compositions, while the root exudates play a crucial role in the plant's biological interactions with its environment.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root exudates | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cleome viscosa has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 22 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acetone, cleomiscosin A, cleomiscosin B, cleomiscosin C, methanol.
- Total chemicals
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 22
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acetone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cleomiscosin A | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cleomiscosin B | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cleomiscosin C | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-amino-9-(4-oxoazetidin-2-yl)-nonanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NO | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucocapparin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucocleomin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cleome viscosa has 10 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Allelopathic, Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihepatotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cleome viscosa has 22 reported medicinal uses identified across 23 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria.
- Total uses
- 22
- Scientific sources
- 23
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gram-negative bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gram-positive bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| burns | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |