Cochlospermum planchonii
Cochlospermum planchonii, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical regions, holds profound ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of this plant are traditionally utilized to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments. Its unique phytochemical profile continues to inspire modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Cochlospermum planchonii
- Family: Bixaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Malvales and placed in the family Bixaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Cochlospermum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Bixaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cochlospermum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cochlospermum planchonii, is identified by the common name Kpargani in Dag.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| dag | Kpargani | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Cochlospermum planchonii, is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is specifically documented within the borders of Benin and Burkina Faso. Furthermore, it can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Ghana. The species also extends its range into the territory of Guinea. Finally, its geographical reach includes the coastal and inland areas of the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cochlospermum planchonii, possesses various underground components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The therapeutic properties of the species are often derived from its rhizomes, which serve as vital storage organs for the plant. Specifically, the rhizome is frequently collected for its bioactive compounds, while the root bark may also be processed for its distinct medicinal qualities. Additionally, some preparations may involve the use of specialized rhizo-mes to ensure the correct dosage of its natural healing constituents.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cochlospermum planchonii has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, manganese, polyphenols, zinc, zinc formate.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| manganese | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| zinc | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| zinc formate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cochlospermum planchonii has 4 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antisecretory, Cytoprotective, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antisecretory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cochlospermum planchonii has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, cancer, Malaria, Plasmodium berghei, angiogenesis.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium berghei | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| angiogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |