Jatropha glandulifera
Jatrophia glandulifera, commonly known as the flowering spurge, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Valued in traditional healing practices, its various parts are utilized for their potent bioactive compounds. This plant offers significant pharmacological potential, particularly in treating skin ailments and managing inflammatory conditions naturally.
- Scientific name: Jatropha glandulifera
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its 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 geographical range concentrated within the tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is well-documented across India and Sri Lanka. It is also found inhabiting the landscapes of Bangladesh. Moving further east into the Indo-China region, the species extends its reach into Myanmar. Consequently, its distribution follows a pattern typical of many medicinal flora found in these warm, humid climates.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Jatropha glandulifera has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, glycosides, phenols, saponins, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Jatropha glandulifera has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |