Wild Oil Nut
Jatropha divaricata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Wild Oil Nut, scientifically known as Jatrophas divaricata, is a resilient shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it is used in traditional healing to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. This versatile plant offers significant bioactive potential for modern pharmacological research and therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Wild Oil Nut
- Scientific synonyms
- Adenoropium Divaricatum
Names
Common Names
- Wild Oil Nut
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Jatropha divaricataSynonyms
- Adenoropium divaricatum
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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Jatropha divaricata, possesses unique morphological characteristics, particularly within its woody stems. The stems of this species are often characterized by their branching patterns and can exhibit a somewhat succulent or shrubby texture depending on the environmental conditions. In medicinal applications, the structural components of the stems are sometimes studied for their chemical composition, as the various tissues within the plant's vascular system can harbor bioactive compounds used in traditional healing practices.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| stem | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Jatropha divaricata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cleistanthol, Spruceanol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cleistanthol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spruceanol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cleistanthol
- Journal of natural products
Spruceanol
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Extracts of the stems | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |