Colliguaja odorifera
Colliguja odorifera, commonly known as the sweet-scented colligua, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its potent therapeutic properties. Native to specific tropical regions, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to address various ailments, offering unique bioactive compounds that support holistic healing and promote overall physical well-being.
- Scientific name: Colliguaja odorifera
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales. Within the family Euphorbiaceae, it is specifically identified by the genus Colliguja.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Colliguaja | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Colliguaja odorifera, is recognized by several different common names depending on the regional context. In Spanish-speaking areas, it is frequently referred to as Colliguaja triquetra, Colliguaja obtusa, or Croton colliguay.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| es | Colliguaja triquetra | Wikidata |
| es | Colliguaja obtusa | Wikidata |
| es | Croton colliguay | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Colliguja odorifera, exhibits a specific distribution within the Southern South American continent. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the borders of Chile. Specifically, the species can be found growing across the region of Chile North. Additionally, its presence extends further south into Chile Central. This limited range highlights the plant's unique ecological niche within the Chilean landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Colliguaja odorifera has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ethyl gallate, gallic acid, methyl gallate, shikimic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ethyl gallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl gallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shikimic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Colliguaja odorifera has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include toothaches.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| toothaches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |