Acalypha grandis
Acalypha grandi, commonly known as the copperleaf plant, is a versatile medicinal shrub celebrated in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions. This resilient plant offers a rich natural resource for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Acalypha grandis
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiprotozoal.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Acalypha grandis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |