Jatropha dioica
Jatrophia dioica, commonly known as Barren Desert Candlestick, is a resilient succulent native to arid regions. Valued in traditional medicine, this plant offers therapeutic potential for managing diabetes and inflammation. Its ability to thrive in harsh, water-scarce environments makes it a fascinating subject for both ethnobotany and pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Jatropha dioica
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Jatropha.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Jatropha | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across North America. In the South-Central United States, its presence is documented within the state of Texas. Its range extends significantly into Mexico, where it is found in the central regions. Furthermore, the species is located throughout Northeast Mexico. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the Southwest region of Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Jatropha dioica has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6-epi-riolozatrione, citlalitrione, jatrophatrione, riolozatrione, beta-sitosterol.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6-epi-riolozatrione | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| citlalitrione | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jatrophatrione | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| riolozatrione | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jatropholone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Jatropha dioica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Trichinella spiralis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Trichinella spiralis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |