Crotalaria semperflorens

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is specifically documented to grow in India. Its presence extends significantly into the Malesia region, where it can be found in Borneo and Malaya. Furthermore, the species inhabits the islands of Jawa and the Lesser Sunda Islands. Together, these locations highlight the wide tropical range of Crotalaria semperflorens.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Crotalaria semperflorens is characterized by its growth form as an herb, which lacks a significant woody structure and is classified as non-woody. The plant maintains a relatively compact stature, reaching a maximum plant height of 1 m.

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

1 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Crotalaria semperflorens has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.

betulinic acid

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Activities

Crotalaria semperflorens has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.

Anthelmintic

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AntiHIV

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Antibacterial

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Anticancer

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Anticarcinomic

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Antiedemic

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Antiinflammatory

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Antileukemic

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Antimalarial

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Antimelanomic

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