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Urtica circularis

Urtica circularis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (22 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Urtica circularis, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Characterized by its distinct foliage, this species is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies to support wellness. Understanding its botanical profile and bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its potential in natural medicine.

Family
Urticaceae
Native range
Southern America
Parts used
Leaf · Stem
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Urtica Chamaedryoides Var. Circularis · Urtica Spatulata Var. Circularis

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Urtica circularis

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following its lineage through the subclass Magnoliidae and order Rosales, it is placed in the family Urticaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Urtica.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Rosales WCVP
Family Urticaceae WCVP
Genus Urtica WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several regions of South America. In Western South America, its range includes the territory of Bolivia. Its distribution extends into Brazil, specifically within the southern portion of the country. Moving into Southern South America, it can be found throughout Paraguay. Additionally, the species inhabits the northeast and northwest regions of Argentina.

Region Area Source
Western South America Bolivia WCVP
Brazil Brazil South WCVP
Southern South America Argentina Northeast WCVP
Southern South America Argentina Northwest WCVP
Southern South America Paraguay WCVP
Southern South America Uruguay WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Urtica circularis, utilizes its distinct anatomical structures for both growth and medicinal application. The stems serve as the primary structural support, providing the necessary framework for the plant to ascend and transport nutrients throughout its system. Meanwhile, the leaves are the most vital components for photosynthesis, capturing sunlight to fuel the plant's development while often containing the concentrated bioactive compounds sought after for their healing properties.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
stem Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Urtica circularis has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, Vitexin, caffeic acid, Isovitexin, Vanillic acid.

Chemicals reported in Urtica circularis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CHLOROGENIC ACID 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Vitexin 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
caffeic acid 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isovitexin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Vanillic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Vicenin 2 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
apigenin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ferulic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
p-Cumaric acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CHLOROGENIC ACID

  1. Pharmaceutical biology
  2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Vitexin

  1. Pharmaceutical biology
  2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

caffeic acid

  1. Pharmaceutical biology
  2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Isovitexin

  1. Pharmaceutical biology

Vanillic acid

  1. Pharmaceutical biology

Vicenin 2

  1. Pharmaceutical biology

apigenin

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

ferulic acid

  1. Pharmaceutical biology

p-Cumaric acid

  1. Pharmaceutical biology

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
ethanolic extract Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
extract Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆