Clerodendrum ternatum
Dwarf cat's whiskers
Clerodendrum ternatum, commonly known as Glory Bower, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional Ayurvedic practices. Featuring striking white flowers and dark berries, this plant offers therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. It is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, fever, and various digestive disorders.
- Scientific name: Clerodendrum ternatum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Clerodendrum. Specifically, Clerodendrum ternatum represents a unique medicinal species within this botanical hierarchy.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Clerodendrum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Clerodendrum ternatum, is widely recognized by its English common name, dwarf cat's whiskers.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Dwarf cat's whiskers | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In East Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Kenya and Tanzania. Moving toward the southern part of the continent, its presence is also noted in South Tropical Africa. Specifically, the species is distributed throughout Angola and Malawi. Finally, its range extends further into the southern region to include Mozambique.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
Chemicals
Clerodendrum ternatum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include arsenic, chromium, lead, nickel.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arsenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chromium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lead | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nickel | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Clerodendrum ternatum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, rhinitis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhinitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |