Chilocarpus costatus
Chilocarpus costatus, commonly known as the Costa's Chilocarpus, is a distinctive medicinal plant belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Native to arid regions, it is valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties. This resilient shrub is frequently studied for its potential bioactive compounds and ethnobotanical significance in healing.
- Scientific name: Chilocarpus costatus
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Finally, its taxonomic designation is completed within the genus Chilocarpus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chilocarpus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Chilocarpus costatus, is known by various regional names depending on the language and location. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Costa's chilocarpus, while in Spanish, it is known as chilocarpo costado. In Portuguese, the plant is called chilocarpo costado, and in French, it is referred to as chilocarpe costé.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China territory, it can be found growing in both Myanmar and Thailand. Its presence extends significantly into the Malesia region as well. Specifically, it is documented in the islands of Borneo and Sumatera. Additionally, the species is native to the Malay Peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Chilocarpus costatus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Pinoresinol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pinoresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Chilocarpus costatus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chilocarpus costatus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus epidermidis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |