Cordia lutea
Cordia lutea, commonly known as the Golden Cordia or Yellow Cordia, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its vibrant yellow blooms, this plant is highly valued in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties, offering significant therapeutic potential for holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Cordia lutea
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Pacific
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Cordia, specifically as the species Cordia lutea.
| 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 lutea, is referred to by the common name 黄花破布木 in Chinese (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黄花破布木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide and diverse geographical distribution spanning several oceanic and continental regions. Within the North-Central Pacific, it can be found growing in the islands of Hawaii. Its presence extends to the South-Central Pacific, specifically within the Marquesas. Moving toward the Americas, the species is established across Western South America, including Colombia and Ecuador. Finally, the plant is also documented in the Galápagos archipelago.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South-Central Pacific | Marquesas | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Galápagos | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Cordia lutea, is often utilized in traditional medicine, where specific components are valued for their therapeutic potential. Among its various structures, the flowers are a notable part of the plant's morphology, typically appearing in bright, yellowish clusters that attract pollinators. In many medicinal applications, these flowers are the primary focus, as they contain the bioactive compounds necessary for preparing infusions or extracts used to treat various ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cordia lutea has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial, Chemopreventive.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chemopreventive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cordia lutea has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Allergies, Helicobacter pylori, edema, erythema, leishmania.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Allergies | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Helicobacter pylori | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| erythema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leishmania | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| plasmodium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prostate cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |