Jatropha macrorhiza
Jatrophia macrorhiza, commonly known as the woody spurge, is a resilient medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for modern therapeutic research.
- Scientific name: Jatropha macrorhiza
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, it is identified 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 is primarily distributed across several regions in North America. In the Southwestern United States, it can be found growing in Arizona. Its range extends further into the South-Central United States, specifically within the states of New Mexico and Texas. Moving south into Mexico, the species is established in the Northeast region. Additionally, the plant is commonly located throughout the Northwest part of Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | New Mexico | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Jatropha macrorhiza has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acetylaleuritolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acetylaleuritolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |