Cordia chamissoniana
Cordia chamissoniana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cordia chamissoniana, scientifically known as Cordia chamissoniana, is a versatile medicinal shrub celebrated in traditional herbal medicine. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including skin inflammations and digestive issues. This resilient plant offers significant therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Fruit
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cordia chamissonianaDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across the South American continent. In Western South America, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Peru. The species is widely distributed throughout Brazil, spanning the Northern, Northeastern, and Southeastern regions. Additionally, it can be found extending into the Southern part of the continent in Paraguay. This broad geographical footprint highlights its adaptability to various regional environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known for its various traditional uses, utilizes its fruit as a significant botanical component. The fruit of Cordia chamissoniana serves as a key part of the plant's reproductive structure and is often the focus of ethnobotanical interest when studying its chemical properties and potential medicinal applications.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Alkaloid fractions | BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanolic extract | BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ripened fruit | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |