Jatropha macrantha
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Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID643fdfe52442d321544443 |
| Scientific name | Jatropha macrantha |
| Authority | Müll.Arg. |
| First published in | Linnaea 34: 209 (1865) |
Description Top
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It is used as an aphrodisiac, to treat impotence, and to increase libido. It is also used to treat kidney and liver problems, as well as to reduce inflammation.
Jatropha macrantha, commonly known as huanarpo macho, is a medium-sized shrubby tree species native to Peru. It is widely used in Peru as an aphrodisiac, to treat impotence, increase libido, and to treat kidney and liver problems. It contains catechin, catechin-7-O-β-glucopyranoside, and procyanidin B3, which are thought to reduce inflammation and provide other health benefits. It is as popular in Peru as Muira Puama is in Brazil.
Jatropha macrantha, commonly known as huanarpo macho, is a medium-sized shrubby tree species native to Peru. It is widely used in Peru as an aphrodisiac, to treat impotence, increase libido, and to treat kidney and liver problems. It contains catechin, catechin-7-O-β-glucopyranoside, and procyanidin B3, which are thought to reduce inflammation and provide other health benefits. It is as popular in Peru as Muira Puama is in Brazil.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Jatropha rumicifolia | Fern.Casas | Fontqueria 55: 31 (2001) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | يطروفة كبيرة الزهر |
| Japanese | ウアナルポマチョ |
| Japanese | ヤトロファ・マクランサ |
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
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Western South America
- Ecuador
- Peru
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Western South America
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000219769 |
| Tropicos | 12801449 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:350321-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-104735 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 3914231 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 470495 |
| IPNI | 350321-1 |
| iNaturalist | 712160 |
| GBIF | 3072830 |
| Freebase | /m/0pb53yh |
| EOL | 1156069 |
| Wikipedia | Jatropha_macrantha |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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| In private collections | 0 |
| In public collections | 0 |