Acalypha kerrii
Acalypha kerrii, commonly known as Kerri's Copperleaf, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments, including skin infections and digestive issues. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for developing modern therapeutic treatments and herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Acalypha kerrii
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Acalypha kerrii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under 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 widespread distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence also extends into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, the species is documented growing in the country of Myanmar. Finally, its geographical range includes the nations of Thailand and Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Activities
Acalypha kerrii has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |