Cordia alliodora
Cordia alliadora, commonly known as the Indian Cherry or Geerdu, is a versatile evergreen shrub valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its vibrant orange flowers, it possesses significant therapeutic properties. Various parts of the plant are utilized to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues across diverse herbal practices.
- Scientific name: Cordia alliodora
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Cordia alliodora, is classified within the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It belongs to the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Boraginales. Finally, it is a member of the family Boraginaceae within the genus Cordia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Boraginales | WCVP |
| Family | Boraginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cordia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various names across different languages and regions, reflecting its diverse cultural and botanical contexts. In Portuguese, it is referred to as Freijó, while in Basque, it is identified as Cordia gerascanthus. The Quechua language uses the name Ahus k'aspi, and in Tok Pisin, it is called Kotia. Additionally, in Dutch, the plant is commonly known as the knoflookboom.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Freijó | Wikidata |
| eu | Cordia gerascanthus | Wikidata |
| qu | Ahus k'aspi | Wikidata |
| to | Kotia | Wikidata |
| nl | knoflookboom | Wikidata |
| pt | Cordia goeldiana | Wikidata |
| pt | Louro-frejó | Wikidata |
| es | Cerdana alliodora | Wikidata |
| es | Canalete | Wikidata |
| es | Capá | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct tropical regions. Within the Western Indian Ocean, its range includes the islands of Mauritius and the Seychelles. Moving toward the Malesian region, it can be found growing in Borneo. Its distribution extends into Papuasia, specifically across the Solomon Islands. Finally, the species is also documented in the Southwestern Pacific within Vanuatu.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Papuasia | Solomon Is. | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Vanuatu | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Indian cherry, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties in traditional medicine. Specifically, the stem barks and root bark are highly valued for their medicinal potential. The stem barks are often prepared to treat various ailments, while the root bark is frequently employed in traditional formulations to address different health concerns, highlighting the diverse pharmacological utility found within the different structural parts of the plant.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cordia alliodora has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-(3'-methoxypropanoyl)-2,4,5-trimethoxybenzene.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-(3'-methoxypropanoyl)-2,4,5-trimethoxybenzene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cordia alliodora has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |