Helicteres sacarolha
Helicteres sacarolha, commonly known as a medicinal shrub in various tropical regions, holds significant ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments. Exploring its phytochemical properties offers promising potential for future pharmacological advancements.
- Scientific name: Helicteres sacarolha
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Helicteres sacarolha, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Malvales. Finally, it is classified under the family Malvaceae within the genus Helicteres.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Helicteres | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Helicteres sacarolha, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Portuguese, it is frequently referred to as mofumbo or mofumbo-do-campo, while in English, it is sometimes called the helicteres or sugar-leaf helicteres. These names reflect the botanical diversity and the local traditions associated with its use.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across the South American continent. In Western South America, it can be found within the borders of Bolivia. Its presence in Brazil is extensive, covering multiple distinct ecological regions. Specifically, it is distributed throughout the North, Northeast, Southeast, and West-Central areas of the country. This widespread range highlights the plant's ability to inhabit various Brazilian environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Helicteres sacarolha, is often studied for its potential therapeutic properties, with a primary focus on its medicinal leaves. These leaves serve as a significant part of the plant's biological makeup and are frequently utilized in traditional herbal practices due to their bioactive compounds. By concentrating on the leaves, researchers aim to better understand the specific chemical constituents that contribute to the plant's overall medicinal value.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Helicteres sacarolha has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lariciresinol, lariciresinol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Lariciresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lariciresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Helicteres sacarolha has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastric ulcer, ulcerative colitis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastric ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcerative colitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |