Acalypha alopecuroidea
Acalypha alopecuroidea, commonly known as the hare's-tail copperleaf, is a versatile medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Renowned for its unique pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Exploring its bioactive compounds offers promising insights into developing new natural therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Acalypha alopecuroidea
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Pacific
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae and the genus Acalypha.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Acalypha | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several distinct regions of the world. In the Southwestern Pacific, it can be found growing in Samoa. Its presence extends to the Southeastern United States, specifically within the states of Alabama, Florida, and Louisiana. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout Northeast Mexico. This wide distribution highlights the plant's ability to inhabit varied ecological zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Pacific | Samoa | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Louisiana | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
Chemicals
Acalypha alopecuroidea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cyclin D1.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cyclin D1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |