Crateva
Crateva · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Crateva, scientifically known as Crateva, is a versatile genus of flowering plants belonging to the Capparaceae family. Renowned for its therapeutic potential, various species are deeply embedded in traditional medicine. These plants offer significant bioactive compounds, providing natural remedies for inflammatory, antimicrobial, and digestive ailments across diverse global cultures.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
CratevaDistribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is specifically documented within the borders of Benin. Additionally, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Burkina. The species also inhabits parts of the Gambia and Ghana. Finally, its geographical range extends to the nation of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Crateva has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of ethnopharmacology