Endopleura uchi
Endopleura uchi · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (15 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Endopleura uchi, scientifically known as Endopleura uchi, is a rare medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Often found in specific ecological niches, this botanical specimen is studied for its bioactive compounds. Understanding its chemical profile is essential for unlocking its potential in traditional and modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Humiriaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Bark
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Sacoglottis Uchi
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Endopleura uchiSynonyms
- Sacoglottis uchi
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Endopleura uchi, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is further classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Humiriaceae within the genus Endopleura.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Humiriaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Endopleura | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse presence across several key regions in South America. In Northern South America, its range extends through the countries of Guyana and Venezuela. Moving toward the western part of the continent, the species can also be found in Bolivia. Within Brazil, its distribution is specifically noted in the northern territory. Collectively, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of Endopleura uchi.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Endopleura uchi, is a medicinal species where the bark serves as a significant component for pharmacological application. The bark is harvested from the stem to extract specific bioactive compounds that contribute to its therapeutic properties.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Endopleura uchi has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bergenin, (+)-Bergenin, Castalagin, Epicatechin, Flavonoid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bergenin | Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-Bergenin | Organic & biomolecular chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Castalagin | Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Epicatechin | Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoid | Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoquercitrin | Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Punicalagin | Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Punicalin | Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Endopleura uchi has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihepatotoxic, Contraceptive.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihepatotoxic | Organic & biomolecular chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Contraceptive | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Endopleura uchi has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dyslipidemia, fibroids.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dyslipidemia | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fibroids | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |