Cochlospermum regium
Cochlospermum regium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (22 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Cochlospermum regiğim, is a striking deciduous tree native to tropical Africa, celebrated for its vibrant, golden blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, with various parts used in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin inflammations.
- Family
- Bixaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Azeredia Pernambucana · Amoreuxia Unipora · 7 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cochlospermum regiumSynonyms
- Azeredia pernambucana
- Amoreuxia unipora
- Maximilianea regia var. mattogrossensis
- Maximilianea regia
- Maximilianea regia var. glaberrima
- Cochlospermum insigne var. mattogrossense
- Maximilianea longirostrata
- Cochlospermum insigne var. pohlianum
- Cochlospermum trilobum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malvales, it is further categorized into the family Bixaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across various regions of South America. In the western portion of the continent, its presence is documented in Bolivia. The species is extensively found throughout Brazil, specifically within the West-Central, Northeast, and Southeast regions. Additionally, it can be located in the southern part of South America within Paraguay. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in diverse South American landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cochlospermum regium has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Gallic acid, Phenols, RUTIN, Tannins.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tyrosol | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| morin | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-Hydroxyphenylacetamide | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cochlospermum regium has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastritis, ulcers, Helicobacter pylori, arthritis, boils.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastritis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Helicobacter pylori | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boils | Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal diseases | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chloroform extract | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infusion/decoction | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |