Stylosanthes scabra
Stylosanthes scabra, commonly known as "pau-de-capim," is a versatile medicinal herb native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it is frequently utilized for its potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. This resilient plant offers significant therapeutic potential in treating various ailments, making it a subject of pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Stylosanthes scabra
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Stylosanthes.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Stylosanthes | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Stylosanthes scabra, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is frequently called 卡西柱花草 (zh), which is also represented as 卡西柱花草 (zh-hans) and 卡西柱花草 (zh-cn). Additionally, another common name used in Chinese is 卡西笔花豆 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 卡西柱花草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 卡西柱花草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 卡西柱花草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 卡西笔花豆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread geographical distribution spanning across several regions of Oceania. In Australia, it can be found growing in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia. Its presence extends significantly into the Pacific islands as well. Specifically, it is located within the North-Central Pacific in Hawaii. Furthermore, the species is also documented in the South-Central Pacific within the Marquesas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
| South-Central Pacific | Marquesas | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
| 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 |
Chemicals
Stylosanthes scabra has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Condensed tannin, saponin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Condensed tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Stylosanthes scabra has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Water stress.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Water stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |