Sterculia striata
Sterculia striata, commonly known as the Striated Sterculia, is a versatile medicinal tree native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern healthcare.
- Scientific name: Sterculia striata
- Family: Malvaceae
- 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 Malvales, it is classified under the family Malvaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Sterculia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sterculia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sterculia striata, is recognized by several different common names depending on the region and local dialect. In Portuguese, it is frequently referred to as Sterculia lasiantha, Chichá-do-cerrado, Amendoim-de-macaco, Castanha-de-macaco, or Mendubi-guaçu.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Sterculia lasiantha | Wikidata |
| pt | Chichá-do-cerrado | Wikidata |
| pt | Amendoim-de-macaco | Wikidata |
| pt | Castanha-de-macaco | Wikidata |
| pt | Mendubi-guaçu | Wikidata |
| pt | Arachachá | Wikidata |
| pt | Castanheiro-do-mato | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several regions in South America. In the western part of the continent, it can be found within the country of Bolivia. Its distribution extends extensively throughout Brazil, covering a significant portion of the landmass. Specifically, it is documented in the North, Northeast, Southeast, and West-Central regions of Brazil. These various locations highlight the plant's diverse ecological reach across the tropical landscape.
| 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 |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sterculia striata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lupeol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sterculia striata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sterculia striata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include edema, nociception.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nociception | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |