Laportea peduncularis
Laportea peduncularis, commonly known as a stinging nettle relative, is a medicinal plant valued for its unique bioactive properties. Found in tropical regions, this species is traditionally utilized in various folk remedies to address inflammatory conditions and skin ailments, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Laportea peduncularis
- Family: Urticaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosaleles, it is specifically classified under the family Urticaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the 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 broad range across several distinct regions of the African continent. In East Tropical Africa, its presence is noted within the borders of Tanzania. Moving into South Tropical Africa, the species can be found in Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. The distribution also extends into the Southern Africa region, specifically encompassing the Cape Provinces. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse environmental niches occupied by the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Laportea peduncularis has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include As, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| As | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cd | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Co | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cr | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ni | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |