yerba de jicotea
Ludwigia erecta · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Yerba de jicotea, scientifically known as Ludwigia erecta, is a versatile medicinal herb widely utilized in traditional folk medicine. Often found in tropical wetlands, this plant is prized for its diverse therapeutic properties, primarily used to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and various digestive issues across several cultures.
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Yerba De Jicotea
- Scientific synonyms
- Jussiaea Acuminata Var. Latifolia · Jussiaea Erecta Var. Plumeriana · 13 more
Names
Common Names
- yerba de jicotea
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Clavito
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ludwigia erectaSynonyms
- Jussiaea acuminata var. latifolia
- Jussiaea erecta var. plumeriana
- Jussiaea erecta var. sebana
- Ludwigia plumeriana
- Isnardia discolor
- Jussiaea declinata
- Jussiaea onagra
- Jussiaea acuminata
- Jussiaea ramosa
- Jussiaea plumeriana
- Ludwigia acuminata
- Jussiaea nubica
- Jussiaea sessiliflora
- Jussiaea altissima
- Jussiaea acuminata var. longifolia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Ludwigia erecta, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Myrteleales and the family Onagraceae. Finally, its taxonomic classification is completed within the genus Ludwigia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Onagraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ludwigia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is recorded within the borders of Egypt. Moving toward the western region, it is found throughout West Tropical Africa. Specifically, it inhabits the territories of Benin, Burkina, and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its range extends into the country of Guinea within the same tropical zone.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
Activities
Ludwigia erecta has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ludwigia erecta has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| methanol extract | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| water extract | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |