Coutarea hexandra
Coutarea hexandra, commonly known as the "Madagascar Rosewood" or "Coutarea," is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammation, skin disorders, and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Coutarea hexandra
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Coutarea hexaandra, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Gentianales. Finally, it is a member of the Rubiaceae family and falls under the genus Coutarea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Coutarea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Coutarea hexandra, is recognized by various local identifiers depending on the region. In Portuguese, it is commonly referred to as Murta-do-mato.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Murta-do-mato | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical presence across several regions of North and Central America. In Mexico, its range extends from the Gulf coast to the southwest and the southeast portions of the country. Moving into Central America, the species can also be found within the borders of Belize. Additionally, its distribution reaches further south into Costa Rica. Together, these locations highlight the broad tropical and subtropical habitats preferred by Coutarea hexandra.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the African boxwood, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, most notably its bark and fruits. The bark is frequently harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments. Additionally, the fruits of Coutarea hexandra serve as a significant part of the plant's reproductive structure and are studied for their potential pharmacological contributions to holistic treatments.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Coutarea hexandra has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 23,24-dihydrocucurbitacin F, flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 23,24-dihydrocucurbitacin F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Coutarea hexandra has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Mutagenic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Mutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Coutarea hexandra has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |