Cordia
Cordia, commonly known as various names like Schott or lacebark depending on the species, is a versatile genus of flowering plants. Renowned for its diverse medicinal properties, Cordia is utilized in traditional healing to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential in botanical medicine.
- Scientific name: Cordia
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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, is recognized by various names across different languages and cultures. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), it is referred to as 破布木属, while in Traditional Chinese (zh-hant) and the Cantonese dialect of Hong Kong (zh-hk), it is written as 破布木屬. It is also known in the Quechua language (qu) as Araña k'aspi, and in Russian (ru), it is called кордия.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 破布木属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 破布木屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 破布木屬 | Wikidata |
| qu | Araña k'aspi | Wikidata |
| ru | кордия | Wikidata |
| de | Kordien | Wikidata |
| ml | നറുവരി | Wikidata |
| az | Kordiya | Wikidata |
| sv | Cordiasläktet | Wikidata |
| ar | سبستان | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical presence across several key regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Algeria, Egypt, and Libya. Its distribution also extends significantly into the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, the species is documented to inhabit the territories of Benin and Burkina. Consequently, these locations represent the primary areas where the medicinal plant is naturally located.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Cordia, possesses various components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The leaves are often employed in traditional remedies due to their bioactive compounds, while the bark is frequently harvested for its specific therapeutic qualities. The reproductive cycle of the plant involves the production of the fruit, which eventually matures into fresh fruits that can be studied for their nutritional or medicinal value. Finally, the seed serves as a vital part of the plant's life cycle and may also hold significance in different medicinal preparations.- Total parts
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fresh fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf preparations | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cordia has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, datiscoside, dihydrorobinetin, hesperidin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| datiscoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydrorobinetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hesperidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| robinin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cordia has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antimalarial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, Hemolytic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cordia has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cough, dysentery, inflammation, myalgia, wound.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myalgia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |