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Cordia globifera

Cordia globifera · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Cordia globifera, scientifically known as Cordia globifera, is a versatile tropical tree valued for its diverse medicinal properties. Often used in traditional healing practices, its leaves and bark contain bioactive compounds utilized to treat various ailments. This resilient species remains a significant subject of ethnobotanical and pharmacological research.

Family
Boraginaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Cordia globifera

Sources: Wikidata

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
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 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
Indo-China Myanmar
Indo-China Thailand

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Cordia globifera 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 root.

Plant parts reported in Cordia globifera
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Cordia globifera has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cordiarimide A, Cordiarimide B, Globiferane, Globiferin, cordiaquinol C.

Chemicals reported in Cordia globifera
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Cordiarimide A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cordiarimide B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Globiferane 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Globiferin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
cordiaquinol C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cordiarimide A

  1. Journal of natural products

Cordiarimide B

  1. Journal of natural products

Globiferane

  1. Journal of natural products

Globiferin

  1. Journal of natural products

cordiaquinol C

  1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Cordia globifera has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antimalarial, Cytotoxic.

Activities reported in Cordia globifera
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antifungal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimalarial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antifungal

  1. Journal of natural products

Antimalarial

  1. Journal of natural products

Cytotoxic

  1. Journal of natural products

Conditions

Cordia globifera has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Antimalarial.

Conditions investigated for Cordia globifera
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Antimalarial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antimalarial

  1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Cordia globifera has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include root extracts.

Preparations reported for Cordia globifera
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Root extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root extracts

  1. Journal of natural products