Acalypha capitata
Acalypha capitata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Acalypha capitate, scientifically known as Acalypha capitate, is a versatile medicinal plant cherished in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. This resilient species offers a natural resource for holistic wellness and herbal pharmacology.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ricinocarpus Capitatus · Ricinocarpus Alnifolius · 1 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Acalypha capitataSynonyms
- Ricinocarpus capitatus
- Ricinocarpus alnifolius
- Acalypha capitata var. ambigua
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under 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, known scientifically as Acalypha capitate, possesses a specific and localized geographical range. Its distribution is primarily centered within the vast expanse of the Indian Subcontinent. Within this region, the species is documented to thrive specifically in the country of India. This indicates that its natural habitat is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions found in the Indian landscape. Consequently, its occurrence is most reliably identified throughout various parts of the Indian territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Chemicals
Acalypha capitata has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROFORM, ETHYL ACETATE, Flavonoids, HEXANE, Terpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CHLOROFORM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ETHYL ACETATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HEXANE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CHLOROFORM
- Parasitology research
ETHYL ACETATE
- Parasitology research
Flavonoids
- BioMed research international
HEXANE
- Parasitology research
Terpenoids
- BioMed research international
acetone
- Parasitology research
methanol
- Parasitology research
Activities
Acalypha capitata has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticholinesterase, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticholinesterase | BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| crude methanolic extracts | BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |