Chromolaena corymbosa
Chromolaena corymbosa, commonly known as a medicinal shrub, is a significant plant in traditional herbal medicine. Belonging to the Asteraceae family, it is valued for its diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. This species plays a vital role in treating various ailments across several indigenous healing practices.
- Scientific name: Chromolaena corymbosa
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is further categorized into the family Asteraceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Chromolaena.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chromolaena | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Chromolaena corymbosa, is known by various regional names across different linguistic landscapes. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Siam weed, while in Spanish, it is commonly called la escoba de monte. Moving to Portuguese, it is identified as erva-de-santa-maria, and in the local context of French-speaking regions, it is known as l'herbe de la Sainte-Marie.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across multiple regions in Asia and the Caribbean. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is commonly found throughout India and specifically in the state of Assam. Its presence is also documented in the mountainous terrain of the West Himalaya. Moving across the ocean to the Caribbean, the species can be found growing in the Bahamas. Additionally, it is distributed within the islands of Cuba.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Bahamas | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Leeward Is. | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Puerto Rico | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Windward Is. | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Chromolaena corymbosa, possesses various components that are utilized for its medicinal properties. The most frequently studied part is the leaf, as the bioactive compounds concentrated within the leaves often provide the primary therapeutic effects. In many traditional preparations, the whole aerial part of the plant is harvested to ensure a comprehensive extract of its phytochemicals. Additionally, studies sometimes focus on the roots to explore their specific chemical constituents, while the pollen can be analyzed to understand the plant's reproductive biology and potential allergenic qualities.- Total parts
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 10
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| whole aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pollen | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf Extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Essential oils | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Chromolaena corymbosa has 13 reported activities identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Analgesic, Antinociceptive, Antifungal, Antihemorrhagic.
- Total activities
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihemorrhagic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiseptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Carcinogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |