Senna silvestris
Senna silvestris · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Senna silvestris, scientifically known as Senna silvestris, is a robust medicinal shrub valued for its potent therapeutic properties. Primarily recognized for its powerful laxative effects, it contains natural anthraquinones. This plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat digestive ailments and support overall gastrointestinal health and detoxification.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaves
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Cassia Silvestris
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Senna silvestrisSynonyms
- Cassia silvestris
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 classified under the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Senna.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Senna | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several regions of the South American continent. In the northern part of the continent, it can be found inhabiting the territories of Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Moving toward the western side of the continent, the species also establishes itself within the borders of Colombia. Additionally, its presence extends further south into the western region of Bolivia. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environmental range of Senna silvestris.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Senna silvestris, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties which are concentrated within its leaves. These leaves serve as the main functional component used in traditional remedies, often harvested to extract the bioactive compounds necessary for their therapeutic effects.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Senna silvestris has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Salsolinol.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Salsolinol | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Senna silvestris has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Hepatitis B Virus.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis B Virus | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hydro-alcoholic extracts | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |