Cleome
Cleome, commonly known as spider flower, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing. Beyond its striking blooms, various species offer therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. Often used in herbal remedies to treat skin ailments and digestive issues, this resilient botanical serves as a natural powerhouse.
- Scientific name: Cleome
- Family: Cleomaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and falls under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Brassicales. Finally, it is a member of the family Cleomaceae and belongs to 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 under various names across different languages, is referred to as 鸟足菜属 in zh-hans, while it is identified as 白花菜屬 in both zh-hant and zh-hk. In Japanese, it is categorized as フウチョウソウ属, and in Malayalam, it is commonly called അരിവാള.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 鸟足菜属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 白花菜屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 白花菜屬 | Wikidata |
| ja | フウチョウソウ属 | Wikidata |
| ml | അരിവാള | Wikidata |
| vi | Chi Màn màn | Wikidata |
| ru | Клеоме | Wikidata |
| he | באשן | Wikidata |
| pl | cleoma | Wikidata |
| zh | 鸟足菜属 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations across the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted within Great Britain. Moving toward the center of the continent, it is also found in Middle Europe, specifically in Germany. The species extends significantly into Southwestern Europe, where it inhabits France. Additionally, its distribution continues through the Iberian Peninsula, covering both Portugal and Spain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Cleome, possesses various structures that contribute to its medicinal profile, with a particular focus on its fruits. These fruits are typically elongated, dehiscent capsules that contain numerous small seeds, which are often the primary components utilized in traditional healing practices. When processed, these fruits can be used to derive various bioactive compounds believed to offer therapeutic benefits.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cleome has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Carminative, Psychotropic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Carminative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Psychotropic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |