Cochlospermum vitifolium
Cochlospermum vitifolium, commonly known as the Buttercup tree, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its vibrant yellow blooms, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. Various parts of the plant are traditionally utilized to treat ailments ranging from skin inflammations to gastrointestinal issues and digestive discomfort.
- Scientific name: Cochlospermum vitifolium
- Family: Bixaceae
- Native range: Pacific
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malvales, it is classified under 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cochlospermum vitifolium, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In German, it is referred to by several names, including Butterblumenbaum, Hahnenfussbaum, and Wilde Baumwolle. In Arabic, it is called القوقعة النباتيه, while in Chinese, it is known as 毛茛树.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Butterblumenbaum | Wikidata |
| arz | القوقعة النباتيه | Wikidata |
| de | Hahnenfussbaum | Wikidata |
| de | Wilde Baumwolle | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛茛树 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning both the Pacific islands and several regions of Mexico. In the South-Central Pacific, its presence is specifically noted within the Society Islands. Within Mexico, the species can be found across a diverse range of territories including the Central and Northeast regions. Furthermore, it extends its reach into the Mexico Gulf area. Finally, the plant is also documented throughout the Mexico Northwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South-Central Pacific | Society Is. | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the Yellow Silk Cotton tree, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicine, most notably its dried bark. The dried bark is often harvested and processed to extract its therapeutic properties, which are believed to aid in treating various ailments such as skin issues or digestive concerns. By carefully preparing the dried bark, practitioners can harness the specific bioactive compounds stored within the plant's protective outer layer to facilitate healing.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dried bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cochlospermum vitifolium has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include naringenin, (+/-)-naringenin, antiarol, aromadendrin, coniferyl alcohol.
- Total chemicals
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| naringenin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+/-)-naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiarol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aromadendrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coniferyl alcohol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epoxyconiferyl alcohol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gentisic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kobusin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cochlospermum vitifolium has 7 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hypoglycemic, Antidiabetic, Antihypertensive, Antioxidant, Genoprotective.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasorelaxant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cochlospermum vitifolium has 13 reported medicinal uses identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hepatitis C, hypertension, jaundice, metabolic syndrome, asthma.
- Total uses
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hepatitis C | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metabolic syndrome | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyslipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| feeding disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypercholesterolemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |