Cochlospermum tinctorium
Cochlospermum tinctorium, commonly known as the Yellow Silk Cotton, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its vibrant blooms, it possesses significant therapeutic properties. Traditionally used in folk medicine, its various parts offer potential applications in treating inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and various digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Cochlospermum tinctorium
- 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 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 tinctorium, is referred to by the common name Bibilitutuɣu in the dag language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| dag | Bibilitutuɣu | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several countries in West Tropical Africa. Its range includes the nation of Benin, where it can be found growing in specific ecological zones. It is also documented to occur within the borders of Burkina. Additionally, the species inhabits parts of the Gambia and Ghana. Finally, its geographical presence extends into the coastal regions of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cochlospermum tinctorium, is a medicinal species where various underground structures may be relevant to its botanical study. While many members of this family are characterized by their woody stems, specific varieties or related species in the broader botanical context are often examined for their roots, which anchor the plant and absorb nutrients. In certain medicinal preparations, underground storage organs such as tubercles or rhizomes are of particular interest due to their concentrated chemical compounds. Whether one is studying the rhizome for its pharmacological properties or analyzing the structural differences between a rhizome and other similar growths, understanding these parts is essential; however, it is important to note that terms like rhisome are often used as common misspellings of the correct anatomical term.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tubercles | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhisome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cochlospermum tinctorium has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-hydroxytetradecan-3-one, Arjunolic acid, Carotenoids, alphitolic acid, carotenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-hydroxytetradecan-3-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Arjunolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alphitolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cochloxanthin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydrocochloxanthin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagitannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cochlospermum tinctorium has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antihepatotoxic, Antiplasmodial, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihepatotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cochlospermum tinctorium has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, Plasmodium falciparum, hepatitis, jaundice, lipid peroxidation.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lipid peroxidation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| schistosomiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |