Sesamum radiatum
Sesamum radiatum, commonly known as a medicinal variety of sesame, is a significant botanical species valued in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its unique radial flowering patterns, this plant offers diverse bioactive compounds. It is primarily studied for its potential therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Sesamum radiatum
- Family: Pedaliaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Pedaliaceae. Ultimately, it is 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 radiatum, is known by various local names across different linguistic regions. In Malayalam, it is referred to as കാട്ടെള്ള്, while in Fulfulde, it is called Noomeeri baroɗe. It is known as Buŋgu in Dagbani, Zörökpô in Sango, and is called црн сусам in Macedonian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | കാട്ടെള്ള് | Wikidata |
| ff | Noomeeri baroɗe | Wikidata |
| dag | Buŋgu | Wikidata |
| sg | Zörökpô | Wikidata |
| mk | црн сусам | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution that spans across both Macaronesia and West Tropical Africa. Within the Macaronesian islands, its presence is noted in Cape Verde. Moving into West Tropical Africa, the species can be found inhabiting various regions including Benin and Burkina. Furthermore, the plant extends its range through the coastal and inland territories of Gambia. Finally, its distribution reaches as far as Ghana, illustrating its presence across multiple West African nations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sesamum radiatum, is a medicinal species where the seeds serve as a primary component of its therapeutic profile. These small, oil-rich seeds are harvested and utilized in various traditional medicinal practices due to their specific nutritional and pharmacological properties. Beyond their dietary value, the seeds are often processed to extract bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's overall medicinal efficacy.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sesamum radiatum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lignans, sesamin, sesamol, sesamolin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesamin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesamol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesamolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sesamum radiatum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Bacteriostatic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteriostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sesamum radiatum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus cereus, Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus cereus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |