Cordia globifera
Cordia globifera, commonly known as the "palo de sombra," is a versatile tropical tree prized for its dense shade and medicinal properties. Traditionally used in folk medicine, its various parts are utilized to treat skin conditions and inflammatory ailments, making it a significant botanical resource in many warm ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Cordia globifera
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Cordia globifera, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by 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, known scientifically as Cordia globifera, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is often called the globe cordia, while in Spanish, it is widely known as palo de vaca or palo de vaca de monte. In Portuguese, the species is recognized as pau-de-vaca, and in French, it is known as cordia globuleuse.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the Southeast Asian region. Specifically, its presence is recorded across the Indo-China peninsula. Within this area, the species can be found growing in Myanmar. It is also documented to inhabit various parts of Thailand. Consequently, its natural range is concentrated in these specific Indo-Chinese territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cordia globifera, utilizes its various structural components for both biological function and traditional medicinal application. While the entire organism relies on its complex systems for survival, the roots and the singular root structure serve as the primary foundation for anchoring the plant and absorbing essential nutrients from the soil. In many ethnobotanical practices, these underground parts, specifically the roots, are harvested and prepared to extract bioactive compounds used in traditional healing remedies.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cordia globifera has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cordiaquinol C, cordiarimide A, cordiarimide B, globiferane, globiferin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cordiaquinol C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cordiarimide A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cordiarimide B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| globiferane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| globiferin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cordia globifera has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antimalarial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cordia globifera has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Antimalarial.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |