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 and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cordia chamissonianaSources: Wikidata
Distribution
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 |
|---|---|
| Western South America | Peru |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast |
| Brazil | Brazil North |
| Southern South America | Paraguay |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Cordia chamissoniana is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a self-supporting shrub. As a terrestrial species, it does not exhibit aquatic, semiaquatic, or epiphytic habits, functioning as a terrestrial plant rather than a holoepiphyte, hemiepiphyte, or facultative epiphyte. The plant is biologically independent, lacking any obligatory or facultative parasitic relationships. Furthermore, it does not possess a climbing habit, such as a liana or vine, as its structure is entirely self-supporting without the need for external climbing assistance.
- Aquatic :
- terrestrial
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Parasite :
- independent
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Cordia chamissoniana has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fruit
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Preparations
Cordia chamissoniana has 3 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Alkaloid fractions, Methanolic extract, ripened fruit.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Alkaloid fractions | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanolic extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ripened fruit | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Alkaloid fractions
- BioMed research international
Methanolic extract
- BioMed research international
Ripened fruit
- Journal of ethnopharmacology