Excoecaria oppositifolia
Excoecaria oppositifolia, commonly known as the Milky Euphorbiaceae, is a versatile medicinal shrub found across tropical regions. Renowned for its milky latex, this plant is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat skin ailments, inflammatory conditions, and digestive issues, offering significant pharmacological potential in modern herbal medicine studies.
- Scientific name: Excoecaria oppositifolia
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 and is specifically identified by 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 various regions of the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing in the state of Assam and throughout many parts of India. Additionally, its presence is documented in the country of Bangladesh. The species also inhabits the mountainous terrain of the East Himalaya. Finally, its geographical range extends southward to include the island of Sri Lanka.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Excoecaria oppositifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Excoecaria factor O1.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Excoecaria factor O1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |