Cordiera sessilis
Cordiera sessilis, commonly known as the wild cordiera, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional herbalism. Native to tropical regions, this plant is recognized for its bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential for holistic health and wellness.
- Scientific name: Cordiera sessilis
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Gentianales, it is a member of the Rubiaceae family. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Cordiera, with its species name being sessilis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cordiera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cordiera sessilis, is referred to by various names depending on the regional language and local culture. In English, it is commonly known as the Sessile Cordiera, while in Portuguese, it is called Cordiera-sessil. In the local context of Brazil, it is also frequently identified by the name de Cordiera.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide presence across several distinct regions within South America. In the western part of the continent, it can be found specifically within Bolivia. Its distribution extends extensively throughout Brazil, covering a vast array of diverse territories. It is documented to grow in the North, Northeast, and Southeast regions of the Brazilian landscape. Additionally, the species is established within the West-Central area of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Cordiera sessilis, possesses medicinal properties that are primarily derived from its stem bark. In traditional herbal practices, the bark harvested from the stems is often processed to extract bioactive compounds used in various therapeutic applications. The chemical constituents found within this specific part of the plant contribute to its overall pharmacological profile, making the stem bark a crucial component for those utilizing the species for its healing potential.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cordiera sessilis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cordiera sessilis has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiglycation, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiglycation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cordiera sessilis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include type 2 Diabetes mellitus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| type 2 Diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |