Cocculus hirsutus
Broom creeper
Cocculus hirsutus, commonly known as Velvet Burr, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to India. Renowned in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, this plant features hairy, creeping stems and distinctive fruit. It is widely utilized for its potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, offering therapeutic benefits for various skin and digestive ailments.
- Scientific name: Cocculus hirsutus
- Family: Menispermaceae
- 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 Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Menispermaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Cocculus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Menispermaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cocculus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cocculus hirsutus, is known by various traditional names across different languages and regions. In Malayalam, it is referred to as പാതാളഗരുഡക്കൊടി, while in Arabic, it is called عنيبية وبرية. It is commonly known as वासनवेल in Marathi, and in Myanmar, it is identified as ကြွက်နှာမောင်း. Additionally, in the Shan language, the plant is known as ယႃႈၼူၵတ်း.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | പാതാളഗരുഡക്കൊടി | Wikidata |
| ar | عنيبية وبرية | Wikidata |
| mr | वासनवेल | Wikidata |
| my | ကြွက်နှာမောင်း | Wikidata |
| shn | ယႃႈၼူၵတ်း | Wikidata |
| en | Broom Creeper | Wikidata |
| en | Python Climber | Wikidata |
| en | Bushveld Moonseed Creeper | Wikidata |
| af | Bosveld-halfmaanranke | Wikidata |
| zh | 多毛木防己 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several regions of the African continent. In Northeast Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Eritrea, Ethiopia, and the areas encompassing Sudan and South Sudan. Its presence also extends into East Tropical Africa, where it is documented in Kenya. Furthermore, the species is known to inhabit various parts of Tanzania. Together, these locations highlight the specific tropical environments where this medicinal plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cocculus hirsutus has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-methylmannoside, acetone, chloroform, ethyl acetate, hexane.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-methylmannoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chloroform | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cocculus hirsutus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Free-Radical Scavenging.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cocculus hirsutus has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include alcoholic liver disease, obesity, wounds.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alcoholic liver disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |