Cnidoscolus
Cnidoscolus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Cnidoscolus, is a genus of flowering plants within the Euphorbiaceae family. Renowned for their medicinal versatility, many species are utilized in traditional practices to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments. Their potent bioactive compounds offer significant potential for pharmacological research and modern therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Bivonea · Victorinia · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
CnidoscolusSynonyms
- Bivonea
- Victorinia
- Jussieuia
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Malas mujeres
French:
- Cnidolscolus
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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. It is specifically identified by the genus Cnidoscolus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Cnidoscolus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several distinct global regions. Within the Malesia zone, it can be found in the Philippines, while its presence extends to the Line Islands in the South-Central Pacific. In the Northwestern Pacific, the species is documented in the Mariana Islands. Moving to North America, its range reaches into the North-Central United States, specifically in Oklahoma. Finally, the plant is also established within the Southwestern United States, particularly in Arizona.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Malesia | Philippines |
| South-Central Pacific | Line Is. |
| Northwestern Pacific | Marianas |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Arkansas |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Georgia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Cnidoscolus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Triterpenes.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Triterpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Triterpenes
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Activities
Cnidoscolus has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antinociceptive, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative, Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
Antinociceptive
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
Antioxidant
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
Antiproliferative
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
Cytotoxic
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
Hypoglycemic
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
Conditions
Cnidoscolus has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer, inflammation.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammation | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cancer
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
Inflammation
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)