Erythrina burana
Erythrina burana, commonly known as the Coral Tree, is a striking deciduous shrub native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its vibrant, crimson flowers, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, offering significant pharmacological potential in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Erythrina burana
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Erythrina burana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is further classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Fabales. Finally, it is a member of the family Fabaceae and the genus Erythrina.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Erythrina | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Erythrina burana, is known by various regional names across different languages. In Amharic, it is referred to as ቡራና, while in Persian, its common name is فردوسی بوران. Additionally, in both Arabic and Aranese, it is identified as حمرية بورانية and حمريه بورانيه, respectively.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| am | ቡራና | Wikidata |
| fa | فردوسی بوران | Wikidata |
| ar | حمرية بورانية | Wikidata |
| arz | حمريه بورانيه | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Erythrina burana, exhibits a specific range within the African continent. Its geographical presence is primarily concentrated in the tropical regions of the east. Specifically, it can be found growing in Northeast Tropical Africa, where it is located in Ethiopia. Additionally, its distribution extends into East Tropical Africa, specifically within the borders of Kenya. These two regions represent the key areas where this medicinal species is naturally situated.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Erythrina burana, is a deciduous tree known for its medicinal properties, particularly those derived from its various components. While different parts of the tree may be utilized in traditional practices, the bark is a significant element often noted for its chemical constituents. In various ethnobotanical applications, the bark may be harvested to prepare decoctions or extracts, as it contains bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's overall therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Erythrina burana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cristacarpin, phaseollidin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cristacarpin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phaseollidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |