Buddleja cordata
Buddleja cordata, commonly known as the Cordate Butterfly Bush, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its heart-shaped leaves, this plant possesses significant bioactive properties. It is frequently utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial qualities, offering therapeutic potential in treating various ailments and skin conditions.
- Scientific name: Buddleja cordata
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Buddleja cordata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family and falls under the genus Buddleja.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Buddleja | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known in Persian as دمموشی مکزیکی, is also associated with various names in Azerbaijani, including Buddlejia spectabilis, Buddlejia astralis, Buddlejia acuminata, and Buddlejia floccosa.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | دمموشی مکزیکی | Wikidata |
| az | Buddleja spectabilis | Wikidata |
| az | Buddleja astralis | Wikidata |
| az | Buddleja acuminata | Wikidata |
| az | Buddleja floccosa | Wikidata |
| az | Buddleja floccosa var. crassifolia | Wikidata |
| az | Buddleja cordata var. teposan | Wikidata |
| az | Buddleja ovalifolia | Wikidata |
| az | Buddleja humboldtiana | Wikidata |
| az | Buddleja decurrens | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across two major continents. In Northeast Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically documented within the borders of Ethiopia. The species also has an extensive distribution throughout various regions of Mexico. Within this country, it can be found in Mexico Central as well as the Mexico Northeast area. Additionally, its habitat extends to the Mexico Gulf and the Mexico Northwest regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the butterfly bush, utilizes its wild plant leaves as a key component of its biological structure. These leaves are typically lance-shaped, arranged oppositely along the stem, and possess a textured surface that can feel slightly hairy or rugose to the touch. In the context of its medicinal properties, these wild plant leaves are often the primary part studied for their various bioactive compounds and traditional uses.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wild plant leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Buddleja cordata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include verbascoside.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| verbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Buddleja cordata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Buddleja cordata has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include C. parapsilosis, arthritis, cancer, oxidative damage, tumors.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| C. parapsilosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumors | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |