Breynia rostrata
Breynia rostrata, commonly known as a member of the Phyllanthaceae family, is a distinctive medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Renowned for its unique morphological features, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore potential therapeutic applications in treating various ailments and enhancing wellness.
- Scientific name: Breynia rostrata
- Family: Phyllanthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Malpighiales and the family Phyllanthaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Breynia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Breynia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Breynia rostrata, is recognized by various common names across different linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to by several names, including 喙果黑面神, 钝叶黑面神, and 小柿子叶. These names are consistently represented in simplified Chinese as 喙果黑面神, which is the standard designation used in mainland China (zh-cn, zh-hans, and zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 喙果黑面神 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 喙果黑面神 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 喙果黑面神 | Wikidata |
| zh | 钝叶黑面神 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小柿子叶 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across parts of East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its distribution includes the South-Central regions as well as the Southeast provinces. It is also documented to grow on the tropical island of Hainan. Beyond Chinese borders, the species extends its reach into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, its presence is noted within the country of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Breynia rostrata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside, arbutin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arbutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |