Gordonia
Gordonia, commonly known as a versatile medicinal plant, holds significant value in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this botanical species is frequently utilized to address various ailments. Exploring its phytochemical profile offers fascinating insights into its potential role in modern pharmacology and natural wellness treatments.
- Scientific name: Gordonia
- Family: Theaceae
- Native range: Northern America
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 Ericales. Ultimately, it resides in the family Theaceae under the genus Gordonia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Theaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gordonia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by the common name Gordonia Newton, 1892 in French.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Gordonia Newton, 1892 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily located within the Southeastern United States. Its natural range includes specific regions across Alabama and Florida. Additionally, it can be found growing throughout the state of Georgia. The distribution extends further into Mississippi as well. Finally, this species is documented to inhabit parts of North Carolina.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Georgia | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Mississippi | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | North Carolina | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | South Carolina | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
Activities
Gordonia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |