Peregrina
Jatropha integerrima · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (37 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Peregrina, scientifically known as Jatrophas integerrima, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Primarily recognized for its bioactive compounds, this species plays a vital role in traditional medicine. Researchers increasingly explore its potential in treating various ailments, highlighting its significance in ethnobotany and modern pharmacology.
Names
Common Names
- Integrileaf Jatropha
- Rose-flowered Jatropha
- Spicy Jatropha
- Violin-leaved Nut
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- Médicinier-guitare
- Épicar
- Jatropha fleur
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Jatropha integerrimaSynonyms
- Jatropha moluensis
- Jatropha pandurifolia
- Jatropha coccinea
- Jatropha acuminata
- Adenoropium integerrimum
- Jatropha pandurifolia var. coccinea
- Jatropha pandurifolia var. latifolia
- Adenoropium hastatum
- Jatropha integerrima var. coccinea
- Adenoropium pandurifolium
- Jatropha integerrima var. hastata
- Jatropha integerrima var. latifolia
- Jatropha diversifolia var. pandurifolia
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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Jatropha integerrima, possesses various anatomical features that contribute to its medicinal profile. The roots are deeply embedded in the soil, serving as a vital foundation for nutrient absorption, while the leaf structure is distinctive, often utilized in traditional remedies for its specific bioactive properties. A key characteristic of the species is the presence of latex, a milky sap that exudes from the plant tissues when damaged and contains various chemical compounds. The reproductive cycle is marked by the emergence of flowers, which appear in clusters, and the individual flower structures themselves are essential for attracting pollinators to ensure the plant's continued survival.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| flower | Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Jatropha integerrima has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-p-Coumaric acid, 2alpha-hydroxyjatropholone, 2beta-hydroxyjatropholone, Anthocyanins, Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-p-Coumaric acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2alpha-hydroxyjatropholone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2beta-hydroxyjatropholone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthocyanins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isovitexin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sesquiterpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vicenin 2 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vitexin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(E)-p-Coumaric acid
- Scientific reports
2alpha-hydroxyjatropholone
- Journal of natural products
2beta-hydroxyjatropholone
- Journal of natural products
Anthocyanins
- Bioorganic chemistry
Flavonoids
- Bioorganic chemistry
Isovitexin
- Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology
Sesquiterpenes
- Journal of natural products
Tannins
- Scientific reports
Vicenin 2
- Scientific reports
Vitexin
- Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology
Activities
Jatropha integerrima has 6 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Antihyperlipidemic, Antimicrobial, Antitumor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Bioorganic chemistry (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | Life (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperlipidemic | Life (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | Bioorganic chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Bioorganic chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Jatropha integerrima has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Diabetes mellitus, adenovirus, antibiotic resistance, dyslipidemia, hepatitis A virus.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes mellitus | Life (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| adenovirus | Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antibiotic resistance | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyslipidemia | Life (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis A virus | Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | Life (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | Life (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | Bioorganic chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| latex | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf and flower extracts | Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extract | Life (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |