Cochlospermum religiosum
Cochlospermum religiosum, commonly known as the Yellow Silk Cotton tree, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its vibrant blooms, various parts of this plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin inflammation to digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Cochlospermum religiosum
- Family: Bixaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 organized under the order Malvales and the family Bixaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cochlospermum religioseum, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Malayalam, it is called ശീമപ്പഞ്ഞി, while in Vietnamese, it is referred to as Ốc tử. The Sinhala common name is කිණිහිරියා, and in Tamil, it is known as கோங்கம். Additionally, in Marathi, the plant is called गणेर.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | ശീമപ്പഞ്ഞി | Wikidata |
| vi | Ốc tử | Wikidata |
| si | කිණිහිරියා | Wikidata |
| ta | கோங்கம் | Wikidata |
| mr | गणेर | Wikidata |
| th | ฝ้ายคำ | Wikidata |
| bn | গলগল | Wikidata |
| zh | 彎子木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 弯子木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions within the Asian continent. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka. Its presence also extends to the specific ecological zone of the West Himalaya. Additionally, the species reaches into the Indo-China region, specifically inhabiting Cambodia. Collectively, these areas define the primary natural range of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the Yellow Silk Cotton tree, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicine. The large, palmate leaves are often employed in topical applications or decoctions to address specific ailments. Additionally, the tree exudate, which can be collected from the bark or stem, holds significant importance in herbal practices for its unique therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tree exudate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cochlospermum religiosum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include euphornin, lupeol, stigmasterol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| euphornin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cochlospermum religiosum has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidepressant, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Anxiolytic.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cochlospermum religiosum has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidepressant, anxiety, anxiolytic, breast cancer, colon cancer.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |