Jatropha mollissima
Jatropha mollissima · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (16 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Jatropha mollisima, scientifically known as Jatropha mollisima, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Native to specific tropical regions, this species is recognized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Researchers continue to explore its bioactive compounds, aiming to unlock its potential for treating various ailments naturally.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Adenoropium Mollissimum · Jatropha Pohliana Var. Mollissima
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Jatropha mollissimaSynonyms
- Adenoropium mollissimum
- Jatropha pohliana var. mollissima
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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Jatropha mollisima, possesses several components that are significant in medicinal applications. The large, soft leaves serve as a primary source for various traditional remedies, often utilized for their topical or decoction properties. Within the internal structure of the leaf, various bioactive compounds are stored, which contribute to the plant's therapeutic potential. Additionally, when the plant tissue is damaged, it exudes a milky latex that contains specific chemical constituents used in specialized traditional treatments.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Saudi journal of biological sciences (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Jatropha mollissima has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gallic acid, MANDELIC ACID, RUTIN, polyphenols, pyrogallol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Gallic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MANDELIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pyrogallol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Gallic acid
- Frontiers in pharmacology
MANDELIC ACID
- Frontiers in pharmacology
RUTIN
- Frontiers in pharmacology
polyphenols
- American journal of translational research
pyrogallol
- Frontiers in pharmacology
quercetin
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Medicinal Uses
Jatropha mollissima has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anticoagulant, antioxidant, cardiotoxicity, myotoxicity, oxidative stress.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| anticoagulant | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiotoxicity | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myotoxicity | BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snakebites | BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vasorelaxant | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueous Leaf Extract | BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Jm extract | American journal of translational research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Jm hydroalcoholic extract | American journal of translational research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crude extract | Saudi journal of biological sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic crude extract | Tissue & cell (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extract of Jatropha mollissima | American journal of translational research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |