Urera aurantiaca
Urera aurantiaca, commonly known as the orange nettle, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and respiratory issues. This potent botanical offers promising pharmacological potential for developing new natural therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Urera aurantiaca
- Family: Urticaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Urera aurantiaca has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory, Antinociceptive, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Urera aurantiaca has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, nociception.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nociception | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |