Crotalaria madurensis
Crotalaria madurensis, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional systems, belongs to the Fabaceae family. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant is valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. It is frequently utilized in folk medicine to address various ailments, showcasing its potential in ethnopharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Crotalaria madurensis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 | 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 madurensis, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In Tamil, it is commonly referred to as Muttaiya keelai, while in Telugu, it is known as Muttaiya keelai. In Malayalam, the plant is called Muttaiya keelai, and in Kannada, it is referred to as Muttaiya keelai.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Crotalaria madurensis, is characterized by several distinct morphological features that contribute to its medicinal properties. The aerial part of the specimen encompasses the entire visible structure above the ground, including its reproductive organs and vegetative growth. Within this structure, the stems serve as the primary support system, providing the necessary framework for the plant's development. Additionally, the leaves are distributed along these stems, playing a crucial role in photosynthesis and housing various phytochemical compounds used in traditional medicine.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Crotalaria madurensis 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 madurensis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include MRSA, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| MRSA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |