Cotinus coggygria
Cotinus coggygriia, commonly known as the smoke bush, is a versatile ornamental shrub prized for its ethereal, cloud-like foliage. While primarily valued in landscaping for its striking aesthetic, this resilient plant holds traditional significance in various cultures, offering unique botanical properties and decorative potential in herbal applications.
- Scientific name: Cotinus coggygria
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized into the order Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus name Cotinus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Anacardiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cotinus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cotinus coggygriata, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Simplified Chinese, it is known as 黄栌 (zh-hans) and 黄栌 (zh-cn), while in the Singaporean context, it is also called 黄栌 (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese contexts, such as in Hong Kong, it is identified as 黃櫨 (zh-hk), and it is similarly known as 黃櫨 (zh-hant) in other regions using Traditional Chinese characters.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 黄栌 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 黃櫨 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 黃櫨 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黄栌 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 黄栌 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黃櫨 | Wikidata |
| eo | Eŭrazia kotino | Wikidata |
| pl | Perukowiec podolski | Wikidata |
| ru | Скумпия кожевенная | Wikidata |
| hu | sárga cserszömörce | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted in Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, it is found within the borders of Austria. The species also inhabits the territories of Czechia-Slovakia and Germany. Finally, its distribution extends further into the central landscape of Hungary.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the smoke bush, possesses distinct morphological features that contribute to its unique appearance. The leaves are typically small, oval, or obovate, often displaying vibrant seasonal colors that range from deep purples to bright greens. During its blooming period, the flowers appear as tiny, inconspicuous structures tucked within large, billowy, smoke-like panicles that give the species its name. While a single leaf may seem delicate, the overall foliage provides a dense texture to the shrub. Furthermore, the woody stems are protected by a textured bark that becomes increasingly rugged as the plant matures.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cotinus coggygria has 26 reported phytochemicals identified across 34 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gallic acid, catechin, flavonoids, hyperoside, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 26
- Scientific sources
- 34
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gallic acid | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperoside | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sulfuretin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| butein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| butin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| collagenase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cotinus coggygria has 11 reported activities identified across 31 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticancer, Antigenotoxic, Hepatoprotective, Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 31
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antigenotoxic | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticoagulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cotinus coggygria has 16 reported medicinal uses identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include DNA damage, acne, antidiabetic, antiviral, asthma.
- Total uses
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| DNA damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acne | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiac diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |