Cullen corylifolium
Cullen corylifolium, commonly known as Celery, is a versatile medicinal plant prized for its therapeutic properties. Rich in essential oils and bioactive compounds, it is widely utilized in traditional medicine to support digestive health, reduce inflammation, and alleviate stress. Its aromatic leaves offer both culinary delight and healing benefits.
- Scientific name: Cullen corylifolium
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, placing it in the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Cullen, and its specific species name, corylifolium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cullen | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cullen corylifolium, is recognized by various common names across different linguistic and regional contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to as 补骨脂 (Bǔgǔzhī), while in Japanese, it is called オランダビユ (Orandabiyu). Its names extend into the Middle East and South Asia, where it is known as زفتية بندقية الأوراق in Arabic, കാർകോകിൽ (Kārkōkil) in Malayalam, and બાવચી (Bāvachī) in Gujarati.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 补骨脂 | Wikidata |
| ja | オランダビユ | Wikidata |
| ar | زفتية بندقية الأوراق | Wikidata |
| ml | കാർകോകിൽ | Wikidata |
| gu | બાવચી | Wikidata |
| fa | بابچی | Wikidata |
| or | ବାକୁଚୀ | Wikidata |
| ta | கார்போகரிசி | Wikidata |
| mr | बावची | Wikidata |
| ur | بابچی | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions in Africa and the Indian Ocean. In Northeast Tropical Africa, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Djibouti, Somalia, and the island of Socotra. Its distribution extends significantly into the Western Indian Ocean as well. Specifically, the species is documented growing on the island of Mauritius. Furthermore, its range reaches the island of Réunion, completing its unique geographical footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Socotra | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Cullen corylifolium, is highly valued in traditional medicine for the various therapeutic properties found within its different structures. The medicinal potency is often concentrated in the leaves, which are frequently used in herbal formulations, and the fruit, which serves as the vessel for its reproductive components. Within this fruit, the development of the seed is a crucial stage of the plant's life cycle, and the collection of these seeds is essential for propagation and further study. Furthermore, researchers often focus on the seed extract to isolate specific bioactive compounds, such as psoralens, which are responsible for much of the plant's pharmacological activity.- Total parts
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 15
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| seed | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried and ripe fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bakuchiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cullen corylifolium has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include khellin, psoralens.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| khellin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| psoralens | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cullen corylifolium has 16 reported activities identified across 33 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticancer, Antitumor, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 33
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| Anticancer | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Estrogenic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplatelet | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cullen corylifolium has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Vitiligo.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Vitiligo | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |