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Jatropha dioica · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (18 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Leatherstem, scientifically known as Jatropha dioica, is a resilient succulent shrub native to arid regions. Valued in traditional medicine, it is frequently utilized for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This hardy plant serves as a vital resource for treating various ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential in herbal pharmacology.

Family
Euphorbiaceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Root
Common names
Leatherwood
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • sangre de drago
  • sangre de drago
  • Sangre de grado
  • Sangregrada
  • Sangregrao
  • Telondilla

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Jatropha dioica

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

Plant Parts

This plant, commonly known as Jatropha dioica, utilizes its extensive root system to anchor itself firmly in the soil and absorb essential nutrients and water from its environment. The roots of this medicinal species are particularly significant, as they often contain the concentrated bioactive compounds required for various traditional healing practices. Whether used in its whole form or processed as a specific root extract, these underground parts serve as a vital component in the plant's medicinal profile.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
root Journal of chromatographic science (and other 3 sources) ★★☆☆☆

Chemicals

Jatropha dioica has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6-epi-Riolozatrione, Citlalitrione, Jatrophatrione, RIOLOZATRIONE, BETA-SITOSTEROL.

Chemicals reported in Jatropha dioica
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
6-epi-Riolozatrione 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Citlalitrione 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Jatrophatrione 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
RIOLOZATRIONE 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
BETA-SITOSTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
glucose 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
jatropholone B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

6-epi-Riolozatrione

  1. Journal of chromatographic science
  2. Journal of natural products

Citlalitrione

  1. Journal of chromatographic science
  2. Journal of natural products

Jatrophatrione

  1. Journal of chromatographic science
  2. Journal of natural products

RIOLOZATRIONE

  1. Journal of chromatographic science
  2. Journal of natural products

BETA-SITOSTEROL

  1. Journal of natural products

glucose

  1. Cellular and molecular biology (Noisy-le-Grand, France)

jatropholone B

  1. Journal of natural products

Medicinal Uses

Jatropha dioica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Trichinella spiralis.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
Trichinella spiralis Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
Ethyl acetate and hydroalcoholic extracts Cellular and molecular biology (Noisy-le-Grand, France) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
MeOH root extracts Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
acetone extract Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
dichloromethane extract of the roots Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
ethanol extracts Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
extracts obtained from 15 medicinal plants using water (at 25 and 90 °C) or ethanol (at 25 °C) Natural product research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
hexane extract Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
root extracts Journal of chromatographic science (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆