Cecropia telenitida
Cecropia telenitida, commonly known as the "Yarumo" in various tropical regions, is a fast-growing tree valued for its diverse medicinal properties. Historically used in traditional healing, its leaves and bark are utilized to treat ailments ranging from skin inflammations to digestive issues, showcasing its significant ethnobotanical importance.
- Scientific name: Cecropia telenitida
- Family: Urticaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales, it is classified under the family Urticaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Cecropia, specifically as the species Cecropia telenitida.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Urticaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cecropia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cecropia telenitida, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Cecropia tree, while in Spanish, it is commonly called embaúba. In Portuguese, it is known as embaúba, and in French, it is identified as embaúba.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the tropical regions of South America. In the northern part of the continent, it can be found growing in Venezuela. Moving toward the western side of the continent, the species is also well-established in Colombia. Its presence continues through the western landscape into the nation of Ecuador. Finally, the distribution extends further south along the western coast to include Peru.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cecropia telenitida has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include oleanane, ursane.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oleanane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |