Laportea alatipes
Laportea alatipes, commonly known as a stinging nettle species, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Characterized by its distinctive stinging hairs, it possesses unique bioactive compounds. Traditionally utilized in folk medicine, this plant offers significant potential for treating inflammation, skin irritations, and various systemic ailments.
- Scientific name: Laportea alatipes
- Family: Urticaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Rosales and the family Urticaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Laportea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Urticaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Laportea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found in the country of Cameroon and throughout the Gulf of Guinea Islands. Its presence extends further into the heart of West-Central Tropical Africa within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Additionally, this species is documented in the East African region of Rwanda. Finally, its range reaches into Northeast Tropical Africa, specifically within the borders of Ethiopia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
Chemicals
Laportea alatipes has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cd, Pb, vitamin A, vitamin E.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cd | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Laportea alatipes has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Laportea alatipes has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |