Neltuma alba
Neltuma alba, commonly known as the White Nettle, is a resilient medicinal herb prized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capabilities, this plant has been used traditionally to support kidney health, soothe skin irritations, and boost overall vitality through its nutrient-dense botanical profile.
- Scientific name: Neltuma alba
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Neltuma, with the specific species name Neltuma alba.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Neltuma | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range that spans across multiple continents. In Northeast Tropical Africa, its presence is documented within Sudan and South Sudan. Moving to Western South America, it can be found growing in both Bolivia and Peru. The distribution also extends into Southern South America, specifically throughout Northeast Argentina. Finally, its range encompasses the Northwest regions of Argentina as well.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile North | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Activities
Neltuma alba has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Expectorant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Expectorant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |