Uraria picta
Uraria picta · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Uraria picta, scientifically known as Uraria picta, is a medicinal shrub native to the tropical regions of the Americas. Renowned in traditional folk medicine, particularly in Brazil, it is frequently utilized for its potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and diuretic properties, offering promising insights for contemporary pharmacological research and natural healing.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Desmodium Pictum · Uraria Picta Var. Paucifoliata · 4 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Uraria pictaSynonyms
- Desmodium pictum
- Uraria picta var. paucifoliata
- Doodia picta
- Hedysarum pictum
- Uraria linearis
- Uraria leucantha
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Uraria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Uraria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the diverse ecosystems of West Tropical Africa. Its distribution includes specific populations located in the nation of Benin. Furthermore, it can be identified growing across the territories of Burkina and Gambia. The species is also documented to inhabit parts of Ghana. Finally, its geographical range extends to the coastal regions of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Uraria picta has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid, sterol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoid
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
sterol
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Uraria picta has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Acaricide.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Acaricide | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |