Ouratea semiserrata
Ouratea semiserrata, commonly known as a versatile medicinal shrub, holds significant value in traditional herbal practices. Native to tropical regions, this plant is celebrated for its diverse bioactive properties. Researchers continue to explore its potential in treating various ailments, highlighting its importance in both ethnobotany and modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Ouratea semiserrata
- Family: Ochnaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Ouratea semiserrata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Malpighiales and the family Ochteaceae. Finally, it is identified as a member of 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 |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Ouratea semiserrata, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the South American nation of Brazil. Its presence is documented within the diverse ecosystems of the Brazil West-Central region. Additionally, the species can be found inhabiting parts of the Brazil Northeast area. It also maintains a significant geographical footprint throughout the Brazil Southeast territory. Consequently, these findings highlight the varied environmental ranges this medicinal plant occupies across the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ouratea semiserrata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include agathisflavone, epicatechin, lanceoloside A.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| agathisflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lanceoloside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ouratea semiserrata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antihypertensive.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |