Fordia cauliflora
Fordia cauliflora · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Fordia cauliflora, scientifically known as Fordia cauliflora, is a remarkable medicinal shrub native to the Brazilian Cerrado. Renowned for its potent therapeutic properties, particularly in treating respiratory ailments and inflammatory conditions, this plant serves as a vital resource in traditional folk medicine, offering significant bioactive potential for modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root · Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Fordia caulifloraTaxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Fordia cauliflora, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, it is placed within the genus Fordia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Fordia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within the country of China. Its primary geographical distribution is concentrated in the South-Central part of the nation. Additionally, the species can be found growing throughout the Southeast region of China. These locations define the natural habitat where the species thrives in the wild. Consequently, its presence is limited to these specific southeastern and south-central provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Fordia cauliflora, possesses distinct morphological characteristics in its vegetative structures. The root system serves as a vital anchor and nutrient reservoir, supporting the plant's growth within its natural habitat. Above the ground, the stem plays a crucial role in transporting water and nutrients, while also providing the structural framework that holds the foliage and reproductive organs.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Fordia cauliflora has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-Hydroxy-4'-methoxyisoflavone, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Isoderricin A, Karanjachromene, Karanjin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 7-Hydroxy-4'-methoxyisoflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoderricin A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Karanjachromene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Karanjin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pachycarin A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stearic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
7-Hydroxy-4'-methoxyisoflavone
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Isoderricin A
- Chemistry Central journal
Karanjachromene
- Chemistry Central journal
Karanjin
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Pachycarin A
- Chemistry Central journal
palmitic acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
stearic acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Medicinal Uses
Fordia cauliflora has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bruises, rheumatism.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| bruises | Chemistry Central journal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | Chemistry Central journal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ethanol extract of the stem of Fordia cauliflora | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic extract of the roots | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |