This review is the amalgamation of various aspects of C. speciosus plant which include its medicinal chemistry, biological potential, health applications as well as molecular, genetic and biotechnological progresses till date.
In this review we aimed to demonstrate distribution, taxonomic description, phytochemical profile, pharmacological and ethno-medicinal properties of C. speciosus. Unfortunately, due to overexploitation and other anthropogenic pressure, the plant has been listed in the near threatened category. Therefore, the objective of this review is also to aware the researchers and other stakeholders for using advanced biotechnological approaches such as genetic diversity assessment, implementation of conservation strategies, ecosystem monitoring and species restoration programs for C. speciosus. This review is the amalgamation of various aspects of C. speciosus plant which include its medicinal chemistry, biological potential, health applications as well as molecular, genetic and biotechnological progresses till date.