Cosmos caudatus
Ulam raja
Cosmos caudatus, commonly known as Wild Cosmos, is a versatile medicinal plant native to South America. Rich in antioxidants and essential nutrients, it is traditionally used to promote cardiovascular health, enhance bone density, and combat oxidative stress. This potent herb offers significant therapeutic potential in modern holistic wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Cosmos caudatus
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. Specifically, its taxonomic classification is placed within the genus Cosmos.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cosmos | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cosmos caudatus, is recognized by various local names across different regions and languages. In Chinese, it is referred to as 帝皇乌蓝 (dìhuáng wūlán), while in the Malay language, it is commonly called ulam raja. In Javanese and Indonesian, the plant is known as Kenikir, and in Sundanese, it is identified as Randamidang.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 帝皇乌蓝 | Wikidata |
| ms | ulam raja | Wikidata |
| jv | Kenikir | Wikidata |
| id | Kenikir | Wikidata |
| su | Randamidang | Wikidata |
| pnb | سلاد کوسموس | Wikidata |
| fa | کسمس کاداتوس | Wikidata |
| ar | قسموس ذنبي | Wikidata |
| jv | Kembang kenikir | Wikidata |
| zh | 鱼尾秋英 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions. Within the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found on the island of Mauritius. Its presence also extends to Madagascar and the island of Réunion. Furthermore, it is documented in the territory of Rodrigues. Finally, the species is located within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in the state of Assam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Rodrigues | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Celtuce or Wild Cosmos, is highly valued for its therapeutic properties found within its various components. The most significant medicinal part is the large, green leaves, which are rich in antioxidants and flavonoids. When a single leaf is processed, it can be utilized to create a potent medicinal extract used in traditional studies to support health and combat oxidative stress.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cosmos caudatus has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quercetin 3-O-arabinofuranoside, quercetin 3-O-glucoside, quercetin 3-O-rhamnoside, quercetin 3-O-xyloside, quercitrin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| quercetin 3-O-arabinofuranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin 3-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin 3-O-rhamnoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin 3-O-xyloside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cosmos caudatus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cosmos caudatus has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include type 2 diabetes, aging, arthritis, diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| type 2 diabetes | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| high blood pressure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| postmenopausal osteoporosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |