Sesamum eriocarpum
Sesamum eriocarpum, commonly known as the prickly sesame, is a resilient medicinal herb native to arid regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique botanical characteristics and bioactive compounds make it a significant subject in ethnopharmacological studies.
- Scientific name: Sesamum eriocarpum
- Family: Pedaliaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Pedaliaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Sesamum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Pedaliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sesamum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Sesamum eriocarpum, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as woolly sesame, while in Russian, it is known as eriocarpum sesam.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily located within the diverse landscapes of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is noted within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward South Tropical Africa, the species can be found growing in Angola and Zambia. It also extends its reach into Zimbabwe, another key region in South Tropical Africa. Finally, the geographical distribution concludes with its occurrence in Botswana within the Southern Africa region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |