Crotalaria linifolia
Crotalaria linifolia, commonly known as a member of the Fabaceae family, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential in managing inflammation, infections, and other systemic health conditions.
- Scientific name: Crotalaria linifolia
- Family: Not available
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical presence across several key regions in East Asia. In mainland China, its range extends through the South-Central provinces and into the Southeast. It is also documented to grow in the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Furthermore, the species can be found on the tropical island of Hainan. Finally, its distribution includes the island of Taiwan within Eastern Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Crotalaria liniifolia, is often studied for its various medicinal properties, which can be derived from different anatomical structures. In traditional applications, the bark is a significant component utilized for its bioactive compounds. Specifically, the bark of the stems can be processed to extract essential elements used in therapeutic preparations, highlighting the importance of the plant's protective outer layers in its medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |