Senna macranthera
Sennna macranthera, commonly known as a potent medicinal shrub, is native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized for its significant purgative and laxative properties. Understanding its pharmacological potential is essential for exploring its role in treating various digestive ailments and gastrointestinal issues.
- Scientific name: Senna macranthera
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is a member of the Fabaceae family. It is specifically classified under the genus Senna, with its species name being macranthera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Senna | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Senna macranthera, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Large-flowered Senna, while in French, it is known as la Sénna à grandes fleurs. In Spanish, the plant is called Sénna à grandes fleurs, and in Portuguese, it is referred to as Sene de flores grandes.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations across the South American continent. In Northern South America, its presence is noted within the borders of Venezuela. Moving toward the western side of the continent, it can be found growing in Colombia. The species also extends its reach into Ecuador and Peru. Finally, its geographical distribution includes the territory of Bolivia in Western South America.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Senna macranthera, possesses medicinal properties that are primarily derived from its various anatomical structures, with particular emphasis placed on the roots. While the leaves and seeds of many species within the Senna genus are known for their physiological effects, the roots of Senna macranthera are specifically utilized in traditional herbal practices for their unique bioactive compounds. These underground parts are carefully harvested and processed to extract the medicinal constituents necessary for therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Senna macranthera has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Laxative.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Laxative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Senna macranthera has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bovine mastitis, constipation.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bovine mastitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| constipation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |