Buddleja globosa
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| Internal ID | UUID64400e0ab2095448600131 |
| Scientific name | Buddleja globosa |
| Authority | Hope |
| First published in | Verh. Holl. Maatsch. Weetensch. Haarlem 20(2): 417 (1782) |
Ethnobotanical Use Top
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Ethnobotanical records document several traditional preparations of Buddleja globosa, commonly called matico or palguín in Chile, primarily involving external applications for wound healing. In traditional Mapuche medicine of southern Chile, freshly crushed leaves are applied directly as a poultice to cuts, ulcers, and burns (Bennett et al., 2021). Across southern Chile and Argentine Patagonia, infusions of leaves serve as washes for inflamed skin and minor wounds, believed to cleanse and promote tissue repair (Hoffmann, 2003). Additionally, historical records from Andean communities describe decoctions of the whole aerial parts used to rinse wounds and treat gum infections (Hoffmann, 1999). Tinctures macerated in alcohol have also been employed in Chilean folk medicine, typically diluted for topical application to slow-healing sores (Gallo, 1982).
A practical preparation for a traditional **ptic poultice**: Gather 2–3 fresh young leaves of *Buddleja globosa*. Wash thoroughly and crush them into a coarse paste using a mortar and pestle. Apply this paste directly to the affected skin area, covering with a sterile bandage. Refresh the poultice twice daily until the wound shows improvement. *Use only externally.* Avoid ingestion during pregnancy or breastfeeding (Bennett et al., 2021).
Phytochemical studies on *Buddleja globosa* have identified bioactive compounds relevant to its traditional use, including antioxidant flavonoids like quercetin and luteolin, along with anti-inflammatory iridoids such as harpagide. These compounds are believed to contribute to its wound-healing and soothing properties (Simirgiotis et al., 2013).
Modern relevance remains evident: ongoing research investigates its wound-healing potential (Muñoz et al., 2016), while dried aerial parts and commercial preparations are still used in some Chilean herbal practices for skin conditions (Hoffmann, 2003).
General Uses Top
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Buddleja globosa is cultivated as an ornamental shrub, especially in Chile, Argentina, and the UK, valued for late winter–spring bloom and fragrant, spherical inflorescences that attract pollinators; it is used in urban landscaping and park plantings. In beekeeping regions of central–southern Chile, flowers yield nectar and pollen over an extended period, supporting honey production and hive maintenance during transitional seasons; the plant is described as melliferous.
Food and beverages (non-medicinal):
Flower nectar is collected by Apis mellifera and is a component of unifloral or multifloral honey; it is not processed into a standalone food product.
Fragrance and cosmetics:
Dried flowers may be used in potpourri for their scent; no standardized essential oil production is reported for this taxon.
Sustainability and sourcing:
Propagation is by seed or cuttings; the species tolerates pruning and thrives in well-drained soils and partial sun, enabling repeated harvest of inflorescences for pollinator support; mature plants may regenerate vegetatively. No regulatory framework specific to B. globosa as a minor horticultural or beekeeping crop is identified.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Buddleja capitata | Jacq. | Icon. Pl. Rar. 2: 9 (1788) |
| Buddleja connata | Ruiz & Pav. | Fl. Peruv. 1: 52 (1798) |
| Buddleja globifera | Mirb. | Traité Arbr. Arbust. 1: t. 25 (1800) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| English | orange-ball-tree |
| Spanish | matico (buddleja globosa) |
| Spanish | paiquil |
| Spanish | palguin |
| Spanish | palguín |
| Spanish | panil |
| Spanish | pañil |
| Spanish | buddleja capitata |
| Spanish | buddleja connata |
| Spanish | buddleja globifera |
| Welsh | coeden-fêl peli oren |
| Quechua | china kiswara |
| Quechua | china kiswar |
| Swedish | bollbuddleja |
| Chinese | 球花醉鱼草 |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
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Southern South America
- Argentina South
- Chile Central
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- Juan Fernández Islands
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Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000574052 |
| USDA Plants | BUGL6 |
| Tropicos | 19000593 |
| INPN | 86870 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545763-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-2685433 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 83888 |
| Observations.org | 126601 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 168495 |
| NBN Atlas | NBNSYS0000014964 |
| IPNI | 545763-1 |
| iNaturalist | 371666 |
| GBIF | 6387494 |
| Freebase | /m/03g_w9h |
| EPPO | BUDGL |
| EOL | 5641945 |
| Elurikkus | 578256 |
| USDA GRIN | 8089 |
| Wikipedia | Buddleja_globosa |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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Scientific Literature Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| > Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Styrenes | |||||
| 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-EN-1-YL docosanoate | 71340295 | Click to see CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC=CC1=CC=C(C=C1)O | 472.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)98069-5 |
| 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enyl tetracosanoate | 86051176 | Click to see | 500.80 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)98069-5 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Fatty Acyls / Fatty alcohols / Long-chain fatty alcohols | |||||
| 2-(14-Hydroxypentadecyl)-4-methyl-5-oxooxolane-3-carboxylic acid | 12888719 | Click to see | 370.50 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1021/NP990092+ https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(03)00264-4 https://doi.org/10.1021/NP0001023 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Diterpenoids | |||||
| Buddlejone | 9972034 | Click to see | 300.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP0001023 |
| Deoxybuddlejone | 10334095 | Click to see CC(C)C1=CC=C2C(=CCC3C2(CCCC3(C)C)C)C1=O | 284.40 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(03)00264-4 https://doi.org/10.1021/NP0001023 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Sesquiterpenoids | |||||
| (1R,2R,4E,9S)-2-(Acetyloxy)-4,11,11-trimethyl-8-methylenebicyclo(7.2.0)undec-4-en-3-one | 5281514 | Click to see | 276.40 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(03)00264-4 https://doi.org/10.1021/NP990092+ https://doi.org/10.1021/NP0001023 |
| (2E,6E,11S)-4,4,7,11-tetramethylcycloundeca-2,6-dien-1-one | 162906349 | Click to see | 220.35 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(03)00264-4 |
| (2Z,6Z)-4,4,7,11-tetramethylcycloundeca-2,6-dien-1-one | 100951543 | Click to see CC1CCCC(=CCC(C=CC1=O)(C)C)C | 220.35 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP990092+ |
| Buddledin B | 44593338 | Click to see CC1=CCCC(=C)C2CC(C2C(C1=O)O)(C)C | 234.33 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(03)00264-4 https://doi.org/10.1021/NP990092+ https://doi.org/10.1021/NP0001023 |
| Buddledin C | 5352042 | Click to see | 218.33 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP990092+ |
| Dihydrobuddledin A | 10588681 | Click to see | 278.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP990092+ |
| Zerumbone | 5470187 | Click to see CC1=CCC(C=CC(=O)C(=CCC1)C)(C)C | 218.33 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(03)00264-4 https://doi.org/10.1021/NP990092+ |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Terpene glycosides / Iridoid O-glycosides | |||||
| Aucubin | 91458 | Click to see C1=COC(C2C1C(C=C2CO)O)OC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)O)O)O | 346.33 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(84)90075-8 https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-961903 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Terpene lactones / Sesquiterpene lactones / Germacranolides and derivatives | |||||
| [(3aS,4R,6R,7E,9S,10Z,11aS)-6,9-dihydroxy-6,10-dimethyl-3-methylidene-2-oxo-4,5,9,11a-tetrahydro-3aH-cyclodeca[b]furan-4-yl] (Z)-2-methylbut-2-enoate | 162989635 | Click to see | 362.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP990092+ |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Triterpenoids | |||||
| Beta-Amyrin | 73145 | Click to see CC1(CCC2(CCC3(C(=CCC4C3(CCC5C4(CCC(C5(C)C)O)C)C)C2C1)C)C)C | 426.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(84)90075-8 |
| Glutinol | 9932254 | Click to see CC1(CCC2(CCC3(C4CC=C5C(C4(CCC3(C2C1)C)C)CCC(C5(C)C)O)C)C)C | 426.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(84)90075-8 |
| Lupeol | 259846 | Click to see CC(=C)C1CCC2(C1C3CCC4C5(CCC(C(C5CCC4(C3(CC2)C)C)(C)C)O)C)C | 426.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(84)90075-8 |
| Maytenone | 44558957 | Click to see CC(C)C1(C2C3C4(CCC5C(CCCC5(C4=CC(=O)C3(C(C)C)O)C)(C)C)C(C1=O)C6=C2CCC7C6(CCCC7(C)C)C)O | 604.90 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP0001023 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Steroids and steroid derivatives / Furospirostanes and derivatives | |||||
| [(1R,2S,3S,3'S,6S,8S,9R,11S,12S,13S,15R,17R,18S,20S,21R)-9-acetyloxy-2',2',3',11,17-pentamethylspiro[14,16,19-trioxaheptacyclo[11.8.1.12,20.01,15.03,12.06,11.017,21]tricosane-18,5'-oxolane]-8-yl] acetate | 11318945 | Click to see | 558.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP990092+ |
| > Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates / Glycosyl compounds / O-glycosyl compounds | |||||
| (2R)-2-[[(1R,2S,6S)-5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-3,9-dioxatricyclo[4.4.0.02,4]dec-7-en-10-yl]oxy]-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol | 138107792 | Click to see | 362.33 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-961903 |
| [(1S,2S,4S,5S,6S,10S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-10-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-3,9-dioxatricyclo[4.4.0.02,4]dec-7-en-5-yl] 4-hydroxybenzoate | 162968459 | Click to see | 482.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(03)00264-4 |
| [(1S,2S,6R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-10-[(2S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-3,9-dioxatricyclo[4.4.0.02,4]dec-7-en-5-yl] 4-hydroxybenzoate | 137705841 | Click to see C1=COC(C2C1C(C3C2(O3)CO)OC(=O)C4=CC=C(C=C4)O)OC5C(C(C(C(O5)CO)O)O)O | 482.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-961903 |
| Catalpol | 91520 | Click to see | 362.33 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-961903 |
| Catalposide | 93039 | Click to see C1=COC(C2C1C(C3C2(O3)CO)OC(=O)C4=CC=C(C=C4)O)OC5C(C(C(C(O5)CO)O)O)O | 482.40 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(03)00264-4 https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-961903 |
| Methylcatalpol | 53248734 | Click to see | 376.36 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(84)90075-8 |
| > Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates / Oligosaccharides | |||||
| Echinacoside | 5281771 | Click to see CC1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2C(C(OC(C2OC(=O)C=CC3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)O)COC4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)O)OCCC5=CC(=C(C=C5)O)O)O)O)O)O | 786.70 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-961903 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00297-5 |
| > Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbonyl compounds / Cyclic ketones | |||||
| (2R,7Z,10E)-2,7,9,9-tetramethylcycloundeca-7,10-diene-1,6-dione | 162985755 | Click to see | 234.33 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(03)00264-4 |
| (7Z,10Z)-2,7,9,9-tetramethylcycloundeca-7,10-diene-1,6-dione | 100951544 | Click to see | 234.33 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP990092+ |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Cinnamic acids and derivatives / Hydroxycinnamic acids and derivatives / Coumaric acids and derivatives | |||||
| 2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)ethyl 3-O-(6-Deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl)-4-O-[(2E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-propenoyl]-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 132274946 | Click to see CC1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2C(C(OC(C2OC(=O)C=CC3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)O)CO)OCCC4=CC(=C(C=C4)O)O)O)O)O)O | 624.60 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00297-5 https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(93)90041-3 https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-961903 |
| Acteoside;Kusaginin;TJC160 | 354009 | Click to see | 624.60 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(98)00203-7 |
| Methyl ferulate | 5357283 | Click to see COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C=CC(=O)OC)O | 208.21 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(84)90075-8 |
| Verbascoside | 5281800 | Click to see CC1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2C(C(OC(C2OC(=O)C=CC3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)O)CO)OCCC4=CC(=C(C=C4)O)O)O)O)O)O | 624.60 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(93)90041-3 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00297-5 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(98)00203-7 https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-961903 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Cinnamic acids and derivatives / Hydroxycinnamic acids and derivatives / Hydroxycinnamic acids | |||||
| P-Coumaric Acid | 637542 | Click to see | 164.16 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(84)90075-8 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavones | |||||
| 6-Hydroxyluteolin | 5281642 | Click to see C1=CC(=C(C=C1C2=CC(=O)C3=C(O2)C=C(C(=C3O)O)O)O)O | 302.23 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00297-5 https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(84)90075-8 |
| Luteolin | 5280445 | Click to see C1=CC(=C(C=C1C2=CC(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)O)O | 286.24 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(84)90075-8 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00297-5 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavonoid glycosides / Flavonoid O-glycosides / Flavonoid-3-O-glycosides | |||||
| Rutin | 5280805 | Click to see | 610.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(84)90075-8 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavonoid glycosides / Flavonoid O-glycosides / Flavonoid-7-O-glycosides | |||||
| Apigenin 7-O-glucoside | 5280704 | Click to see | 432.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(84)90075-8 |
| Linarin | 5317025 | Click to see | 592.50 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00297-5 https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(84)90075-8 https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-961903 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Linear 1,3-diarylpropanoids / Chalcones and dihydrochalcones / 2-Hydroxychalcones | |||||
| 2',4,4',6-Tetrahydroxychalcone | 54570259 | Click to see C1=CC(=C(C=C1O)O)C=CC(=O)C2=C(C=C(C=C2)O)O | 272.25 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(03)00264-4 https://doi.org/10.1021/NP0001023 |
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