Crotalaria madurensis
Crotalaria madurensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Crotalaria madurensis, is a significant medicinal herb native to various tropical regions. Valued in traditional medicine, this plant possesses diverse therapeutic properties, often used to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments. Its unique phytochemical profile offers promising potential for developing modern pharmacological treatments and herbal remedies.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf · Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Crotalaria madurensisSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Crotalaria.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Crotalaria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range within the tropical regions of Asia. It is primarily found distributed across the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the country of India. Additionally, its presence extends into the Indo-China region. Within this area, it can be located on the Andaman Islands. These locations define the known natural habitat for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Crotalaria madurensis has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of natural products
Stem
- Journal of natural products
Activities
Crotalaria madurensis has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- AMB Express
Conditions
Crotalaria madurensis has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include MRSA, Staphylococcus aureus.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Mrsa | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Mrsa
- AMB Express
Staphylococcus aureus
- AMB Express
Preparations
Crotalaria madurensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include plant extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Plant extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Plant extract
- AMB Express