Crotalaria grahamiana
Crotalaria grahamiana, commonly known as a member of the Fabaceae family, is a medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic potential. Often found in tropical regions, it contains bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to address various ailments, offering significant interest for pharmacological research and natural healing practices.
- Scientific name: Crotalaria grahamiana
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Crotalaria grahamiana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Fabales. Finally, it is a member of the family Fabaceae and is categorized under 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, Crotalaria grahamiana, is known by the common name Aika in Madagascar (mg).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| mg | Aika | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several distinct regions. Within the Western Indian Ocean, its presence is noted in Mauritius, Madagascar, and Réunion. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can also be found growing in India. Additionally, the species extends its reach into the Indo-China region, specifically inhabiting the Andaman Islands. Collectively, these locations highlight a wide geographical distribution spanning multiple island chains and mainland areas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| South-Central Pacific | Easter Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Crotalaria grahamiana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include grahamine, monocrotalin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| grahamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monocrotalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Crotalaria grahamiana has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hepatic encephalopathy.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hepatic encephalopathy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |