Crotalaria agatiflora
Crotalaria agatiflora, commonly known as a species of rattlebox, is a medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Found primarily in tropical regions, it contains bioactive alkaloids used to treat various ailments. Understanding its phytochemical properties is essential for exploring its potential therapeutic applications in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Crotalaria agatiflora
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, it is identified as a member of the genus Crotalaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Crotalaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Crotalaria agatiflora, is recognized by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 金丝雀野百合 and 巨花猪屎豆.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 金丝雀野百合 | Wikidata |
| zh | 巨花猪屎豆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Burundi, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward the northeast, the species can also be found within the borders of Ethiopia. Additionally, it extends into East Tropical Africa, specifically appearing in Kenya. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in diverse tropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Crotalaria agatiflora, is characterized by its distinct morphological features, particularly its leaves which play a role in its overall structure. The leaves serve as the primary site for photosynthesis, providing the energy necessary for the plant's growth and its potential medicinal properties. In many species of the Crotalaria genus, the leaf shape and arrangement are key identifying characteristics used by botanists to distinguish specific varieties within the family.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Crotalaria agatiflora has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include madurensine, doronenine, pyrrolizidine alkaloid.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| madurensine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| doronenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pyrrolizidine alkaloid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Crotalaria agatiflora has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |