Crotalaria ochroleuca
Crotalaria ochroleuca, commonly known as the Golden Rattlepod, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its vibrant yellow blooms, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties, often applied to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and various digestive concerns.
- Scientific name: Crotalaria ochroleuca
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within 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 ochroleuca, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic context and region. In Chinese, it is frequently identified as 狭叶猪屎豆 (zh, zh-cn, zh-hans), while in some traditional contexts, it is also known as 狭叶野百合 (zh) or 狹葉野百合 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 狭叶猪屎豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 狭叶猪屎豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 狹葉野百合 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 狭叶猪屎豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 狭叶野百合 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is specifically documented within the borders of Benin. Furthermore, it can be found growing across the landscape of Burkina. The species also inhabits various areas within Ghana. Finally, its geographical range extends to Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
Chemicals
Crotalaria ochroleuca has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include GA3, PEG.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| GA3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PEG | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |