Chromolaena odorata
Chromolaena odorata, commonly known as Siam weed or Christmas bush, is a vigorous perennial shrub widely distributed across tropical regions. Renowned for its potent medicinal properties, it is extensively utilized in traditional medicine to accelerate wound healing, control bleeding, and treat various skin infections due to its antimicrobial qualities.
- Scientific name: Chromolaena odorata
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and is specifically 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several regions in the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Benin and Guinea. The species is also widely distributed throughout the Ivory Coast and Nigeria. Furthermore, its presence extends into West-Central Tropical Africa. Specifically, it has been documented growing within the territory of Cabinda.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Chromolaena odorata has 32 reported phytochemicals identified across 39 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, flavonoid, quercetin, saponins, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 32
- Scientific sources
- 39
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (E)-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isosakuranetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cadmium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Chromolaena odorata has 18 reported activities identified across 36 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antibacterial, Antimalarial, Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 36
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chromolaena odorata has 25 reported medicinal uses identified across 36 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wounds, burns, malaria, diarrhea, wound healing.
- Total uses
- 25
- Scientific sources
- 36
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wounds | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| burns | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium berghei | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus suis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |