Crotalaria sericea var. sericea
Crotalaria seriicea var. sericea, commonly known as rattlepod, is a versatile medicinal plant found in various tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern integrative healthcare research and development.
- Scientific name: Crotalaria sericea var. sericea
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Crotalaria | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Activities
Crotalaria sericea var. sericea has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |