Psoralea | |
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P. pinnata | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Subfamily: | Faboideae |
Clade: | Non-protein amino acid-accumulating clade |
Clade: | Millettioids |
Tribe: | Psoraleeae |
Genus: | Psoralea L. (1753) |
Species [1] | |
111; see text | |
Synonyms [1] | |
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Psoralea is a genus in the legume family (Fabaceae) with 111 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs native to southern and eastern Africa, ranging from Kenya to South Africa. [1] In South Africa they are commonly referred to as fountainbush (English); fonteinbos, bloukeur, or penwortel (Afrikaans); and umHlonishwa (Zulu). [2]
The name ‘Psoralea’ is derived from the Greek term ‘Psoraleos’, which means “affected with itch or with leprosy”. [3] Psoralen occurs naturally in the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia , and is used in PUVA (psoralen + UVA) treatment, for several diseases including such as psoriasis.
111 species are accepted: [1]
Data related to Psoralea at Wikispecies