Jatropha divaricata
Jatrophia divaricata, commonly known as the desert spurge, is a resilient shrub native to arid tropical regions. Valued in traditional medicine, its various parts are utilized to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. This hardy plant exemplifies the diverse therapeutic potential found within specialized desert ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Jatropha divaricata
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, its specific 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, known as Jatropha divaricata, exhibits a specific distribution within the Caribbean region. It can be found growing naturally in the islands of Jamaica. Additionally, its presence is documented within the Cayman Islands. These locations represent the primary geographical range for this medicinal species. Therefore, its habitat is currently limited to these specific Caribbean territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Cayman Is. | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Jamaica | WCVP |
Chemicals
Jatropha divaricata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cleistanthol, spruceanol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cleistanthol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spruceanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |