Phyllanthus retusus
Flueggea virosa subsp. virosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Phyllanthus retusus, scientifically known as Flueggea virosa subsp. virosa, is a significant medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammation and infections, offering valuable biochemical compounds for contemporary pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Phyllanthaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf · Root
- Common names
- Phyllanthus Retusus
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Phyllanthus retusus
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Flueggea virosa subsp. virosaRegional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Phyllanthus retusus
German:
- Phyllanthus retusus
French:
- Phyllanthus retusus
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, scientifically known as Flueggea virosa subsp. virosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Phyllanthaceae and the genus Phyllanthus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae |
| Genus | Phyllanthus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence has been documented specifically within Egypt. The species also extends into the West Tropical Africa region, where it is found in Benin and Burkina. Furthermore, its range continues through the West Tropical Africa zone to include Gambia. Finally, the distribution reaches as far as Ghana, completing its presence in these diverse territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Flueggea virosa subsp. virosa has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Indian journal of experimental biology
Root
- Indian journal of experimental biology