Gossypium arboreum
Gossypium arborium, commonly known as the tree cotton, is a versatile medicinal plant prized in traditional healing. Beyond its commercial fiber, its leaves, bark, and seeds possess significant therapeutic properties. It is frequently utilized for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects, offering valuable contributions to natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Gossypium arboreum
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malvales, it is classified under the family Malvaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Gossypium as the species Gossypium arboreum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gossypium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Gossypium arboreum, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 亚洲树棉 (yà zhōu shù mián), while in Nepali, it is called कपासको बोट (kapās kō bōṭa). Moving through different European languages, it is known as Cotonnier en arbre in French, cotoner arbori in Catalan, and Træagtig Bomuld in Danish.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 亚洲树棉 | Wikidata |
| ne | कपासको बोट | Wikidata |
| fr | Cotonnier en arbre | Wikidata |
| ca | cotoner arbori | Wikidata |
| da | Træagtig Bomuld | Wikidata |
| pnb | پنجابی کپآ | Wikidata |
| uz | Hindixitoy gʻoʻzasi | Wikidata |
| fa | پنبه درختی | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 亚洲树棉 | Wikidata |
| ar | قطن شجري | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Gossypium arboreum, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. It is found natively within the borders of Benin, where it thrives in local ecosystems. The species also maintains a presence in Ghana, contributing to the regional flora. Furthermore, its distribution extends into Mali, marking its range across diverse landscapes. Finally, the plant is widely recorded in both Nigeria and Togo, completing its presence in these West Tropical African nations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Gossypium arboreum, is a versatile medicinal species where the whole plant is frequently utilized in traditional healing practices. Every part of the organism, including the roots, leaves, stems, flowers, and seeds, contains various bioactive compounds that contribute to its therapeutic properties. Because the medicinal efficacy is distributed throughout the entire structure, practitioners often prepare decoctions or extracts using the whole plant to treat a wide range of ailments, making it a highly significant botanical resource in herbal medicine.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Gossypium arboreum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-delta-cadinene, gossypol, lacinilene C.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-delta-cadinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gossypol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lacinilene C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gossypium arboreum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include typhoid fever.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| typhoid fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |