Calea urticifolia
Calea urticiifolia, commonly known as "Calea de conejo," is a remarkable medicinal shrub native to Mexico. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this plant is traditionally utilized to treat respiratory ailments, digestive issues, and skin inflammations. Its unique phytochemical profile continues to fascinate researchers exploring natural therapeutic alternatives.
- Scientific name: Calea urticifolia
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Calea urticifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is identified under the genus Calea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Calea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across two distinct continents. In Africa, its presence is noted within the West-Central Tropical region, specifically in the DR Congo. The species also thrives extensively throughout various regions of Mexico. Its Mexican range includes the central, northeastern, and northwestern territories. Additionally, the plant can be found growing within the Gulf region of Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
Chemicals
Calea urticifolia has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,3-epoxyjuanislamin, acacetin, calealactone B, calein C, chlorogenic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,3-epoxyjuanislamin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acacetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calealactone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calein C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Calea urticifolia 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Calea urticifolia has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea, fever, gastric ulcers, hyperglycemia, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |