Cotyledon orbiculata
Dogís ears
Cotyledon orbiculata, commonly known as the pig's ear, is a resilient succulent native to South Africa. Renowned for its thick, fleshy leaves and striking reddish edges, this plant is valued in herbal traditions for its potential medicinal properties, including its use in treating skin irritations and promoting wound healing.
- Scientific name: Cotyledon orbiculata
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Saxifragales and the family Crasulaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Cotyledon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Crassulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cotyledon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cotyledon orbiculata, is recognized by various names across different languages and cultures. In English, it is commonly referred to as Dogís ears or Dogis ears, while in Chinese, it is called 轮回. Furthermore, it is known as أشران in Arabic and as Nzeve yengururuve ruva in Shona.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | أشران | Wikidata |
| sn | Nzeve yengururuve ruva | Wikidata |
| en | Dogís ears | Wikidata |
| en | Dogis ears | Wikidata |
| zh | 轮回 | Wikidata |
| zh | 圣刀 | Wikidata |
| zh | 圆叶银波木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白蝶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 福娘 | Wikidata |
| zh | 圣塔 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the Mediterranean region, spanning both Europe and Africa. Within Southwestern Europe, it can be found growing in the Balearic Islands. Its presence extends to the mainland territories of France, Portugal, and Spain. Furthermore, the species reaches into Northern Africa, specifically inhabiting Tunisia. Together, these locations define its distinct geographical range.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Lesotho | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cotyledon orbiculata, is often utilized in traditional medicinal practices where various components are processed to harness their therapeutic potential. While the leaves and stems are the primary morphological structures studied for their bioactive compounds, the medicinal application frequently involves the preparation of an aqueous extract. This method involves soaking the plant parts in water to dissolve and stabilize the water-soluble phytochemicals, creating a liquid form that is more easily assimilated by the body for its healing properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueous Extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cotyledon orbiculata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include silver nanoparticles.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| silver nanoparticles | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cotyledon orbiculata has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cotyledon orbiculata has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, wounds, abscesses, acne, boils.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abscesses | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acne | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boils | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |