Codonanthe gracilis
Codonanthe gracilis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Codonanthe gracilis, scientifically known as Codonanthe gracilis, is a captivating tropical plant cherished for its striking foliage and medicinal potential. Belonging to the Gesneriaceae family, this species is often studied for its unique phytochemical properties, offering promising insights into traditional herbal remedies and modern pharmacological applications worldwide.
- Family
- Gesneriaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Columnea Gracilis · Codonanthe Picta · 2 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Codonanthe gracilisSynonyms
- Columnea gracilis
- Codonanthe picta
- Orobanche ventricosa
- Codonanthe ventricosa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Gesneriaceae and is identified by the genus Codonanthe. As a member of the species Codonanthe gracilis, it occupies a specific niche within this complex biological hierarchy.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Gesneriaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Codonanthe | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging presence across various regions of Brazil. Its natural habitat extends into the diverse landscapes found throughout the Northeast. Furthermore, the species can be found thriving within the Southeast region of the country. The geographical distribution also includes significant populations located in the South. Consequently, this medicinal plant occupies a broad territory across the Brazilian subcontinent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Codonanthe gracilis, is primarily recognized for the medicinal properties attributed to its leaf. The leaves serve as the most significant part of the plant in traditional applications, often being processed or utilized directly for their therapeutic potential.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Codonanthe gracilis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Phenols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Natural product research
Phenols
- Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Codonanthe gracilis has 9 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antihyperglycemic, Antimicrobial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | Cells (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Cells (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypotensive | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Orobanche crenata leaf extract | Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |