Mouriri pusa
Mouriri pusa, commonly known as a medicinal shrub, is a versatile plant valued in traditional herbal medicine. Native to tropical regions, it possesses unique phytochemical properties used to treat various ailments. Exploring its therapeutic potential offers valuable insights into natural healing, highlighting its significance in ethnobotanical studies and pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Mouriri pusa
- Family: Melastomataceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Myrtales, it is classified under the family Melastomataceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Mouriri, specifically as the species Mouriri pusa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Melastomataceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mouriri | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Mouriri pusa, is known by various names depending on the regional language and local tradition. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Mouriri; in Portuguese, it is known as Mouriri; and in Spanish, it is called Mouriri.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of South America. In the western portion of the continent, it can be found within the borders of Bolivia. Its presence in Brazil is extensive, spanning across the North and Northeast regions of the country. Additionally, the species is well-established in the Southeast and West-Central territories of Brazil. Together, these locations highlight the wide environmental range inhabited by Mouriri pusa.
| 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, Mouriri pusa, is often studied for its therapeutic potential, with a primary focus on the medicinal properties found within its leaves. The leaves serve as a vital component of the plant's chemical profile, containing various bioactive compounds that contribute to its traditional healing uses. In many ethnobotanical applications, these leaf structures are processed or decocted to harness their natural benefits.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Mouriri pusa has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-epicatechin, epicatechin, flavonoids, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mouriri pusa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastric ulcer, gastrointestinal disorders.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastric ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |