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Condea undulata

Condea undulata · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Condea undulata, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions, valued for its unique pharmacological properties. Often recognized by its characteristic wavy leaves, this species is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies to treat inflammatory conditions and promote overall wellness, offering significant potential for modern therapeutic research.

Family
Lamiaceae
Native range
Southern America
Parts used
Aerial Parts · Leaves
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Mesosphaerum Eriocalyx · Mesosphaerum Undulatum · 8 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Condea undulata

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Condea.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Lamiales WCVP
Family Lamiaceae WCVP
Genus Condea WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of South America. Within Brazil, it can be found spanning the West-Central, Northeast, Southeast, and South regions. Its presence in the Brazilian territory highlights its adaptability to diverse ecological zones. Moving beyond Brazil, the species is also documented in the southern reaches of the continent. Specifically, it is known to grow within the territory of Uruguay.

Region Area Source
Brazil Brazil West-Central WCVP
Brazil Brazil Northeast WCVP
Brazil Brazil Southeast WCVP
Brazil Brazil South WCVP
Southern South America Uruguay WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Condea undulata, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties found within its specific botanical structures. The therapeutic efficacy is largely concentrated in the leaves, which exhibit distinct undulating margins characteristic of the species. When harvested for traditional or pharmacological use, the medicinal components are typically collected from the aerial parts, encompassing the above-ground growth including the foliage and stems, to ensure the capture of the plant's active compounds.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
aerial parts Pharmacological research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
leaves Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Condea undulata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Aurantiamide acetate, Aurantiamide benzoate, betulinic acid.

Chemicals reported in Condea undulata
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Aurantiamide acetate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aurantiamide benzoate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
betulinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Aurantiamide acetate

  1. Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan

Aurantiamide benzoate

  1. Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan

betulinic acid

  1. Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
alcoholic extract from leaves Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
butanol extract Pharmacological research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
ethanol extract Pharmacological research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆