Urtica circularis
Urtica circularis, commonly known as the circular nettle, is a fascinating medicinal plant celebrated for its unique healing properties. Characterized by its distinctive leaf structure, this species is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to support inflammatory relief and enhance vitality, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and recovery.
- Scientific name: Urtica circularis
- Family: Urticaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 |
Chemicals
Urtica circularis has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, vitexin, apigenin, ferulic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitexin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isovitexin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-cumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanillic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vicenin-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |