Cochliasanthus caracalla
Corkscrew vine
Cochliasanthus caracalla, commonly known as the "cara calla," is a significant medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in various folk remedies to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments, offering a rich source of bioactive compounds for pharmacological study.
- Scientific name: Cochliasanthus caracalla
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it follows the order Fabales and is a member of the Fabaceae family. Specifically, it is identified by its genus, Cochliasanthus, as part of the species Cochliasanthus caracalla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cochliasanthus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cochliasanthus caracalla, is known by various common names depending on the language. In Japanese, it is referred to as コークスクリューバイイン or スネールフラワー, while in Chinese, it is commonly called 蜗牛藤, with specific regional variations including 蜗牛藤 in Mainland China (zh-cn) and 蝸牛藤 in Taiwan (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | コークスクリューバイン | Wikidata |
| zh | 蜗牛藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 蜗牛藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 蝸牛藤 | Wikidata |
| ja | スネールフラワー | Wikidata |
| en | Corkscrew vine | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad and diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in both India and Sri Lanka. Its range extends into the Malesian region, specifically documented in Jawa. In the southern hemisphere, the species is also present in Queensland, Australia. Finally, its distribution reaches as far west as the Northeast region of Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |