Cochlospermum regium

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• 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

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Cochlospermum regium is characterized by its ability to thrive across a diverse range of Brazilian biomes and varying altitudinal gradients. This species is found inhabiting several distinct ecosystems, including the Caatinga (strictu sensu), Campo Limpo, Campo Rupestre, Cerrado (lato sensu), and the Amazonian Savanna (Savaana Amazônica). Its distribution spans a significant elevational range, occurring from sea level up to a maximum altitude of 1000 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Caatinga (stricto sensu), Campo Limpo, Campo Rupestre, Cerrado (lato sensu), Savana Amazônica

Life history

The life history of Cochlospermum regium is characterized by its classification as a perennial, meaning it maintains its presence in the ecosystem over many years through successive growing seasons. In terms of its structural growth patterns and life forms, the species exhibits characteristics of both a phanerophyte, possessing branches that extend well above the ground level, and can also function as a geophyte, relying on underground storage organs to persist through unfavorable environmental conditions.

Life form :

geophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Cochlospermum regium is characterized by a robust, self-supporting growth form, primarily manifesting as a woody tree or large shrub. As an independent organism, it functions without parasitic dependency, establishing itself firmly in terrestrial habitats rather than occupying aquatic or semiaquatic environments. It does not exhibit climbing behaviors, such as being a liana or vine, nor does it act as an epiphyte; instead, it remains a strictly terrestrial plant. The structural integrity of the species is defined by its woody nature, providing the necessary stability for its upright, self-supporting architecture.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

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.

Flavonoids

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Gallic acid

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Phenols

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

RUTIN

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Tannins

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Tyrosol

1. Natural product research

kaempferol

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

morin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

myricetin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

p-Hydroxyphenylacetamide

1. Natural product research

Conditions

Cochlospermum regium has 9 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include gastritis, ulcers, Helicobacter pylori, arthritis, boils.

Gastritis

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia

Ulcers

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia

Helicobacter pylori

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Arthritis

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Boils

1. Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia

Gastrointestinal diseases

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Infections

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Skin diseases

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Wounds

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Cochlospermum regium has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include chloroform extract, infusion/decoction.

Chloroform extract

1. Natural product research

Infusion/decoction

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology