Jatropha integerrima
Jatrophia integerima, commonly known as the "tree of life" in some regions, is a medicinal plant prized for its potent pharmacological properties. Rich in bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammation and infections, offering significant potential for modern drug development and holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Jatropha integerrima
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Malpighiales and falls under the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is noted in both India and Bangladesh. Moving toward the Malesia region, it can be found inhabiting the island of Jawa. The species also extends its range to the Philippines. Finally, its distribution includes the island of Sulawesi within the Malesian zone.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Vanuatu | WCVP |
| South-Central Pacific | Marquesas | WCVP |
| South-Central Pacific | Society Is. | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Caroline Is. | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Marianas | WCVP |
Chemicals
Jatropha integerrima has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-p-coumaric acid, 2alpha-hydroxyjatropholone, 2beta-hydroxyjatropholone, Tannins, anthocyanins.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2alpha-hydroxyjatropholone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2beta-hydroxyjatropholone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isovitexin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sucrose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vicenin-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Jatropha integerrima has 6 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Antihyperlipidemic, Antimicrobial, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperlipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Jatropha integerrima has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Diabetes mellitus, adenovirus, antibiotic resistance, dyslipidemia, hepatitis A virus.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| adenovirus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antibiotic resistance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyslipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis A virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |