Excoecaria agallocha
Excoecaria agallocha, commonly known as the Milky Euphorbe, is a versatile medicinal plant found in coastal mangrove ecosystems. Renowned for its milky latex, this species possesses significant therapeutic properties, including antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. It is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including skin diseases.
- Scientific name: Excoecaria agallocha
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Excoecaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Excoecaria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions in Eastern and Southern Asia. Within China, its presence is documented in both the Hainan province and the broader China Southeast area. It can also be found throughout the Nansei-shotto islands of Eastern Asia. The geographical range extends to the island of Taiwan, further establishing its presence in the East Asian region. Additionally, its distribution reaches into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within Bangladesh.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Excoecaria agallocha has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 12-deoxyphorbol 13-(3E,5E-decadienoate), flavonoids, sterols, terpenoids, triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 12-deoxyphorbol 13-(3E,5E-decadienoate) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Excoecaria agallocha has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antifilarial, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifilarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Excoecaria agallocha has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV, Staphylococcus aureus, epilepsy, leprosy, paralysis.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HIV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leprosy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| paralysis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |