Ouratea parviflora
Ouratea parviflora, commonly known as a medicinal shrub in various tropical regions, holds significant ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments. Exploring its phytochemical properties offers promising insights into developing new natural therapeutic agents.
- Scientific name: Ouratea parviflora
- Family: Ochnaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Ouratea parviflora, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Ochteaceae within the genus Ouratea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Ochnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ouratea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Ouratea parviflora, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the small-leaved ouratea, while in Portuguese, it is known as ouratea-pequena. In Spanish, it is frequently called ouratea de hoja pequeña.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several distinct regions within the country of Brazil. It can be found growing throughout the Northeast portion of the nation. Additionally, its presence extends into the Southeast region of Brazil. The species also inhabits the Southern territories of the country. Consequently, its geographical range spans a significant portion of the Brazilian landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ouratea parviflora, is a medicinal species where the leaves serve as a primary component for therapeutic applications. These leaves are typically utilized in various traditional preparations, often being processed into infusions or decoctions to harness their bioactive properties. Through the study of these leaves, researchers aim to better understand the specific phytochemical compounds they contain that contribute to the plant's medicinal value.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ouratea parviflora has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Free-Radical Scavenging.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ouratea parviflora has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative injury.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative injury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |