Crotalaria sericea var. sericea
Crotalaria sericea var. sericea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Crotalaria retusa var. retusa, is a versatile medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat various ailments, including skin inflammations and respiratory issues. Research continues to explore its significant pharmacological potential and therapeutic benefits.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Crotalaria Assamica
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Crotalaria sericea var. sericeaSynonyms
- Crotalaria assamica
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Crotalaria, specifically as the variety sericea.
| 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 broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central areas to the Southeast. Its presence is also noted on the tropical island of Hainan. In the Eastern Asia region, the species is specifically documented in Taiwan. Finally, its range extends to the Indian Subcontinent, where it occurs in Assam.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Crotalaria sericea var. sericea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Pyrrolizidine alkaloid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Pyrrolizidine alkaloid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Pyrrolizidine alkaloid
- The American journal of Chinese medicine
Activities
Crotalaria sericea var. sericea has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hepatotoxic
- The American journal of Chinese medicine