Urera aurantiaca
Urera aurantiaca · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Urera aurantiaca, is a medicinal shrub valued in traditional folk medicine. Often found in tropical regions, this plant is prized for its potential anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds, highlighting its significant role in natural therapeutic practices and ethnobotany.
- Family
- Urticaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Urera Scandens · Urera Aurantiaca Var. Scandens
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Ortiga Brava
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Urera aurantiacaSynonyms
- Urera scandens
- Urera aurantiaca var. scandens
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 Rosales and the family Urticaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Urera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Urticaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Urera | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions in Western South America. Specifically, its presence has been documented within the territories of Bolivia and Colombia. In addition to these western nations, it is widely found throughout various parts of Brazil. Its range extends into the West-Central and Northeast regions of the Brazilian landscape. Furthermore, the species can also be located within the Southeast portion of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | 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 | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Urera aurantiaca has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Tannins, polyphenols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Tannins
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
polyphenols
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Activities
Urera aurantiaca has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory, Antinociceptive, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Urera aurantiaca has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, nociception.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nociception | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |