Acalypha arvensis
Acalypha arvensis, commonly known as hairy copperleaf, is a versatile medicinal herb found in tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions. This resilient plant offers significant pharmacological potential for modern herbal medicine and holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Acalypha arvensis
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, it is further classified under the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 broad and diverse geographical distribution spanning multiple continents and climate zones. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is noted in Cameroon. Its range extends across the ocean to Eastern Asia, specifically within Taiwan. The species is also found in the Malesia region, particularly in Malaya. Finally, its reach includes Mexico Central and the Southeastern United States in Florida.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
Chemicals
Acalypha arvensis has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Phenols, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, corilagin.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| corilagin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagitannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-3-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Acalypha arvensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Acalypha arvensis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, infectious diseases, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |