Cynometra cauliflora
Cynometrra cauliflora, commonly known as the Cauliflorous Cynometra, is a remarkable tropical tree prized for its unique flowering habit. Growing directly from the trunk, its blossoms offer significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally used in various cultures, this species holds great potential for pharmacological research and sustainable medicinal applications.
- Scientific name: Cynometra cauliflora
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales. Finally, it is a member of the family Fabaceae and is specifically categorized under the genus Cynometra.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cynometra | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several distinct tropical regions. In East Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted in Tanzania. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found growing in both India and Sri Lanka. Its range also extends into the Indo-China region, where it inhabits Myanmar. Finally, the plant is also documented to grow within the borders of Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cynometra cauliflora has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Kaempferol 3-O-rhamnoside.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Kaempferol 3-O-rhamnoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cynometra cauliflora has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |