Jatropha mollissima
Jatrophia mollisima, commonly known as the "milk bush" or "soapberry," is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its succulent leaves and latex, it is traditionally used to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions, offering significant pharmacological potential in modern herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Jatropha mollissima
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae and falls 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 distribution across several key regions of the South American continent. In Northern South America, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Venezuela. Moving toward the western portion of the continent, the species can also be found in Bolivia. Within Brazil, its range is quite extensive, covering the West-Central territories. Additionally, the plant is widely distributed throughout the Northeast and Southeast regions of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Jatropha mollissima has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gallic acid, mandelic acid, polyphenols, pyrogallol, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mandelic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pyrogallol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Jatropha mollissima has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anticoagulant, antioxidant, cardiotoxicity, myotoxicity, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anticoagulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiotoxicity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myotoxicity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snakebites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vasorelaxant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |