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Cordia gilletii

Cordia gilletii · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Cordia gilletii, is a significant medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Frequently utilized in traditional healing practices, this species offers potential benefits in treating various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological applications is essential for exploring its role in natural medicine and ethnobotany.

Family
Boraginaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Root · Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Cordia gilletii

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Cordia gilletii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Cordia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Boraginales
Family Boraginaceae
Genus Cordia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Cordia gilletii, exhibits a very specific and localized geographical range. Its occurrence is primarily concentrated within the West-Central Tropical Africa region. More specifically, the species is found within the borders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Due to this limited distribution, it is considered an endemic element of the Congolese flora. Understanding this precise location is essential for studying its natural habitat and ecological role.

Region Area
West-Central Tropical Africa DR Congo

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Cordia gilletii is characterized by its growth form as a tree, exhibiting a robust and established structural development. It possesses a woody nature, featuring a permanent, lignified stem system that provides the necessary mechanical support for its stature.

Growth form :
tree
Woodiness :
woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Cordia gilletii has 2 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, leaf.

Plant parts reported in Cordia gilletii
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

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Leaf

  1. Journal of intercultural ethnopharmacology

Chemicals

Cordia gilletii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ferulaldehyde, Lupeol.

Chemicals reported in Cordia gilletii
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Ferulaldehyde 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lupeol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ferulaldehyde

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Lupeol

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Activities

Cordia gilletii has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Cordia gilletii
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antimicrobial

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Antioxidant

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Conditions

Cordia gilletii has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include MRSA, infectious diseases, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

Conditions investigated for Cordia gilletii
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Mrsa 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Infectious diseases 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Mrsa

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Infectious diseases

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Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus

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