Sida tuberculata
Sida tuberculata, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional practices, is a shrub valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Frequently used in folk medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, this plant offers rich bioactive compounds, making it a subject of interest for pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Sida tuberculata
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malvales, it falls under the family Malvaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Sida, with the species being Sida tuberculata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sida | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Sida tuberculata, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the prickly sida, while in Spanish, it is commonly called seda espinosa. In Portuguese, the plant is known as seda-de-espinhos, and in the local context of certain regions, it may also be referred to by its scientific identity or specific regional vernaculars.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several key regions of the South American continent. In Northern South America, it can be found growing within the borders of Venezuela. Moving toward the western part of the continent, its distribution extends into Bolivia. The species is also widely documented across various territories in Brazil, including the West-Central region. Finally, its range encompasses both the Northeast and Southeast areas of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sida tuberculata, possesses various parts that are utilized for their therapeutic properties, most notably its roots and leaves. The roots are often harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Similarly, the leaves serve as a vital component of the plant's medicinal profile, frequently employed in decoctions or topical applications due to their specific chemical constituents. Together, these plant parts contribute to the overall medicinal efficacy of the species.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sida tuberculata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 20-hydroxyecdysone, 20E.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 20-hydroxyecdysone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 20E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sida tuberculata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sida tuberculata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include pain.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |