Crotalaria burhia
Crotalaria burhia, commonly known as a medicinal herb in various traditional practices, is a versatile plant valued for its therapeutic potential. Often utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments, this species offers significant ethnobotanical interest for researchers exploring its bioactive compounds and pharmacological properties.
- Scientific name: Crotalaria burhia
- Family: Fabaceae
- 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 organized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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 burhia, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently called rattlepod or rattlebox, names derived from the sound its dried seeds make within the pods. In Spanish, it is known as rabo de gato or rabo de conejo, and in Portuguese, it is commonly called rabo de gato. Additionally, in some regions, it may be referred to by the name rabo de lebre.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range spanning across Western Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. Within the region of Western Asia, its distribution includes the countries of Afghanistan and Iran. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is also found growing in India. Additionally, it occupies territories within Pakistan to complete its regional presence. These locations define the primary natural habitats where this medicinal plant can be located.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Crotalaria burhia has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, glycosides, saponins, steroids, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Crotalaria burhia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Crotalaria burhia has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, hydrophobia, infections, pain, skin diseases.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydrophobia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |