Cordia ecalyculata
Cordia salicifolia
Cordia ecalyculata, commonly known as the "Srivatsa" in Ayurvedic traditions, is a significant medicinal shrub native to South Asia. Renowned for its potent pharmacological properties, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including skin disorders and inflammatory conditions, offering valuable therapeutic potential for modern healthcare.
- Scientific name: Cordia ecalyculata
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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.
| 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 depending on the region and language, such as チャデブグレ in Japanese and Cordia salicifolia in English.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | チャデブグレ | Wikidata |
| en | Cordia salicifolia | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cordia ecalyculata, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in traditional medicinal practices. The leaves are typically characterized by their specific shape and texture, serving as the main part of the plant harvested for their therapeutic properties. In various herbal remedies, these leaves are often processed or decocted to extract active compounds used to treat various ailments, making them the most significant botanical part for medicinal application.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cordia ecalyculata has 2 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Appetite-Suppressant, Diuretic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Appetite-Suppressant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |