Cordia salicifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Lithocardium salicifolium
• Lithocardium leptocaulon
• Cordia glaziovii
• Gerascanthus glaziovii
• Cordia roxburghii
• Cordia salicifolia
• Cordia digynia
• Cordia leptocaula
• Patagonula glaziovii
• Lithocardium roxburghii
• Gerascanthus salicifolius
• Cordia coffeoides
• Patagonica glaziovii

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Cordia ecalyculata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta. It is further organized under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling into the order Boraginales. Finally, it is a member of the family Boraginaceae and is situated within the genus Cordia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad presence across several distinct regions of South America. Within Brazil, its distribution spans from the West-Central areas to the Northeast and Southeast regions. It is also documented as growing throughout the southern parts of Brazil. Beyond Brazilian borders, the species extends into the northern reaches of the southern continent. Specifically, it can be found in the Northeast region of Argentina.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Cordia ecalyculata is characterized by its distribution within the Cerrado biome, where it has adapted to the specific environmental conditions of this tropical savanna ecosystem. This species occupies a distinct vertical niche within its landscape, maintaining an elevational range that extends from sea level (0 m AMSL) up to a maximum altitude of 500 m AMSL. This low-to-mid elevation positioning within the Cerrado habitat dictates its interaction with local soil types, seasonal precipitation patterns, and fire regimes typical of the region.

Elevational range max:

500 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Cerrado

Life history

The life history of Cordia ecalyculata is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to maintain its presence in its natural habitat over many years. Throughout its lifespan, the species exhibits an evergreen habit, ensuring that its foliage remains lush and functional across different seasons rather than undergoing a period of dormancy through leaf shedding.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Cordia ecalyculata is characterized by its robust growth form as a woody tree, reaching a mean plant height of approximately 10 m and capable of attaining a maximum height of up to 20 m. As a terrestrial species, it does not exhibit aquatic or semi-aquatic tendencies, nor does it function as an epiphyte, remaining firmly grounded in its environment. The plant is categorized as a self-supporting structure rather than a climber, liana, or vine, and it grows as an independent organism without parasitic requirements.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

20 m

Plant height mean:

10 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Cordia ecalyculata is characterized by complex metabolic processes geared toward survival in tropical and subtropical environments, including specific adaptations in nutrient acquisition and resource management. Regarding its nitrogen metabolism, the plant does not function as a nitrogen fixer; it lacks the symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, such as Rhizobium, required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms, and therefore relies on the uptake of nitrates and ammonium from the soil through its root system. Its physiological framework supports robust vegetative growth and the production of secondary metabolites, which are essential for its chemical profile. The plant's water regulation and photosynthetic efficiency are optimized to maintain cellular homeostasis under varying light intensities and moisture availability, ensuring the metabolic energy required for its reproductive cycles and the synthesis of bioactive compounds.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Cordia ecalyculata has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. BioMed research international
2. Journal of AOAC International

Chemicals

Cordia ecalyculata has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BIFENTHRIN, TETRADIFON, acephate, chlorpropham, phosalone.

BIFENTHRIN

1. Journal of AOAC International
2. Journal of separation science

TETRADIFON

1. Journal of AOAC International
2. Journal of separation science

acephate

1. Journal of AOAC International
2. Journal of separation science

chlorpropham

1. Journal of AOAC International
2. Journal of separation science

phosalone

1. Journal of AOAC International
2. Journal of separation science

CD

1. BioMed research international

CO

1. BioMed research international

CR

1. BioMed research international

CU

1. BioMed research international

FE

1. BioMed research international

Activities

Cordia ecalyculata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Appetite-Suppressant, Diuretic.

Appetite-Suppressant

1. BioMed research international
2. Journal of AOAC International
3. Journal of separation science

Diuretic

1. BioMed research international
2. Journal of AOAC International
3. Journal of separation science

Preparations

Cordia ecalyculata has 2 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include decoctions, extract.

Decoctions

1. BioMed research international

Extract

1. GMS Krankenhaushygiene interdisziplinar