Cratoxylum cochinchinense
Yellow cow wood
Cratoxylum cochinchiense, commonly known as Brazilwood, is a significant tropical tree valued for its deep red heartwood. Historically prized as a source of natural dye, it also holds ethnobotanical importance. Modern research explores its bioactive compounds, investigating potential pharmacological properties for its medicinal applications in traditional healing practices.
- Scientific name: Cratoxylum cochinchinense
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Hypericaceae within the genus Cratoxylum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Hypericaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cratoxylum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cratoxylum cochinchinense, is known by various regional names depending on the language and locality. In Chinese, it is referred to as 黄牛木 (zh-hans), 黃牛木 (zh-hant), and 黃牛木 (zh-hk). In Vietnam, its common name is Lành ngạnh nam (vi), while in Thailand, it is known as ติ้วเกลี้ยง (th).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 黄牛木 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 黃牛木 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 黃牛木 | Wikidata |
| vi | Lành ngạnh nam | Wikidata |
| th | ติ้วเกลี้ยง | Wikidata |
| zh | 黃牛木 | Wikidata |
| yue | 黃牛木 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黄牛木 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黃牛木 | Wikidata |
| vi | Lành ngạnh | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. In China, its presence is noted specifically within the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be found in Bangladesh. Within the Indo-China region, the species is documented in both the Andaman Islands and Cambodia. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's spread across various tropical and subtropical landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cratoxylum cochinchippense, utilizes various morphological structures for its biological functions and medicinal potential. The root system serves as the foundational anchor, absorbing essential nutrients and water from the soil to support the organism's growth. The stems provide the necessary structural framework and vascular transport, elevating the plant and connecting its different components. Furthermore, the leaves act as the primary site for photosynthesis, capturing sunlight to produce energy while also housing various phytochemical compounds that contribute to the plant's therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cratoxylum cochinchinense has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cochinchinone I, cochinchinone K, cochinensoxanthone, flavonoids, pruniflorone Q.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cochinchinone I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cochinchinone K | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cochinensoxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pruniflorone Q | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cratoxylum cochinchinense has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cratoxylum cochinchinense has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacterial infections, burns, fevers, rheumatoid arthritis.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| burns | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fevers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |