Croton urucurana
Lobus gonorreus mentirosus
Croton urucurana, commonly known as urucuana, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties. This plant offers significant pharmacological potential for developing natural treatments in modern integrative medicine and therapeutics.
- Scientific name: Croton urucurana
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- 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 Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Euphorbiaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Croton.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Croton | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In French, it is referred to as both Croton succiruber and Oxydectes urucuana, while in English, it is commonly called lobus gonorreus mentirosus.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Croton succiruber | Wikidata |
| fr | Oxydectes urucurana | Wikidata |
| en | lobus gonorreus mentirosus | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across the diverse landscapes of Western South America. Its distribution includes significant populations found within the borders of Bolivia and Peru. Moving toward the eastern part of the continent, it is widely documented throughout various regions of Brazil. Specifically, it can be located in the Brazil West-Central, Northeast, and Southeast areas. This wide range highlights the plant's adaptability to different ecological zones across these South American territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Croton urucuana, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties derived from its gum exudate. When the bark of the tree is wounded or cut, it releases a resinous substance that serves as the principal therapeutic component. This exudate is harvested and used in various traditional applications, often valued for its potential healing and antiseptic qualities in local medicinal practices.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gum exudate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Croton urucurana has 29 reported phytochemicals identified across 30 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, (+)-catechin, (+)-gallocatechin, (-)-epicatechin, (epi)catechin.
- Total chemicals
- 29
- Scientific sources
- 30
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-gallocatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (epi)catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (epi)gallocatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetyl aleuritolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arabinose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| campesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Croton urucurana has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antinociceptive, Cardioprotective, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Croton urucurana has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cardiovascular diseases, dyslipidemia, endocrine system diseases, gastric ulcers, gastritis.
- Total uses
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyslipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| endocrine system diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemorrhoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |