Acalypha grandis
Acalypha grandis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Acalypha grandis, is a remarkable medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is often utilized to treat various ailments, ranging from skin conditions to inflammatory issues. Exploring its phytochemical potential offers promising insights into modern natural pharmacology.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Acalypha Exaltata · Acalypha Finitima · 6 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Acalypha grandisSynonyms
- Acalypha exaltata
- Acalypha finitima
- Acalypha consimilis
- Ricinocarpus exaltatus
- Ricinocarpus consimilis
- Ricinocarpus grandis
- Acalypha grandis var. villosa
- Acalypha amentacea var. grandis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae and falls under 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 distribution across several key regions within the tropical Pacific. In the Papuasian area, it can be found throughout New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago. Its range also extends to the Solomon Islands within the same Papuasian territory. Moving into the Southwestern Pacific, the species is present in Fiji. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the Gilbert Islands in the Southwestern Pacific region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Papuasia | Bismarck Archipelago | WCVP |
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Papuasia | Solomon Is. | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Fiji | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Gilbert Is. | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | New Caledonia | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Samoa | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Tonga | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Vanuatu | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Wallis-Futuna Is. | WCVP |
Activities
Acalypha grandis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiprotozoal.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiprotozoal | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Acalypha grandis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |