Roman cassie
Vachellia caven · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Roman cassie, scientifically known as Vachellia caven, is a resilient shrub native to various African landscapes. Renowned for its medicinal properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat diverse ailments. Its unique chemical composition makes it a subject of interest for botanical and pharmacological research studies.
Names
Common Names
- Roman cassie
- Caven Thorn
- Roman-cassie
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- espino caván
- Aromo
- Caven
- Churqui
- Espinillo
- Espino
French:
- cassie Romaine
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Vachellia cavenSynonyms
- Acacia farnesiana f. cavenia
- Acacia caven var. dehiscens
- Acacia farnesiana var. brachicarpa
- Acacia caven var. macrocarpa
- Vachellia farnesiana f. armata
- Acacia caven var. microcarpa
- Vachellia farnesiana f. brachypoda
- Acacia caven var. sphaerocarpa
- Vachellia farnesiana f. cavenia
- Acacia caven var. stenocarpa
- Vachellia farnesiana f. inermis
- Vachellia farnesiana f. micrantha
- Acacia cavenia
- Inga caven
- Acacia aromatica
- Acacia farnesiana var. heterocarpa
- Acacia farnesiana var. cavenia
- Acacia adenopa
- Vachellia farnesiana f. microcarpa
- Vachellia farnesiana f. stenocarpa
- Acacia caven
- Vachellia ibirocayensis
- Mimosa cavenia
- Acacia ibirocayensis
- Acacia adenocarpa
- Mimosa caven
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 ordered under Fabales and placed in the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Vachellia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vachellia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide and diverse geographical distribution across multiple continents. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is specifically noted in Spain. Its range extends significantly into Western South America, where it can be found in Bolivia. Within the South American continent, it is also located in the West-Central and Southern regions of Brazil. Finally, the species reaches the Northeast portion of Argentina in Southern South America.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile North | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Vacchellia caveen, is characterized by its distinct botanical structures, including the development of the flower which plays a crucial role in its reproductive cycle. The flower serves as a vital component for the plant's survival, facilitating pollination and the eventual production of seeds. In the study of its medicinal properties, understanding the specific morphology of the flower is essential for identifying the correct stages of growth required for traditional or scientific applications.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| flower | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Vachellia caven has 4 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cicatrizant, Digestive, Diuretic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cicatrizant | Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Digestive | Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| decoction | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infusion | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |