Crateva unilocularis
Crateva unilocularis, commonly known as the Sacred Crave, is a medicinal shrub cherished in traditional Ayurvedic practices. Renowned for its potent therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammation. Its versatile leaves and flowers offer significant bioactive compounds for holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Crateva unilocularis
- Family: Capparaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Brassicales and the family Capparaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identification is completed at the genus level as Crateva.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Capparaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Crateva | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Crateva unilocularis, is known by various common names across different linguistic regions. In Chinese, it is referred to as 树头菜 (zh), with specific regional variations including 树头菜 (zh-cn) and 樹頭菜 (zh-tw). In Arabic, the plant is identified as كراتيفة وحيدة المسكن (ar), while the Egyptian Arabic dialect uses the name كراتيفه وحيدة المسكن (arz).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 树头菜 | Wikidata |
| ar | كراتيفة وحيدة المسكن | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 树头菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 樹頭菜 | Wikidata |
| arz | كراتيفه وحيدة المسكن | Wikidata |
| zh | 鱼木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鼓槌果 | Wikidata |
| zh | 树头菜根 | Wikidata |
| zh | 树头菜 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its presence also extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically inhabiting the state of Assam. Furthermore, the species is documented to grow within the borders of Bangladesh. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Activities
Crateva unilocularis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Crateva unilocularis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include infectious diseases.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |