Jatropha multifida
Jatrophia multifida, commonly known as Coral Plant or Beach Coral, is a striking medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its vibrant red blooms, this plant offers diverse therapeutic potential. Traditionally, its various parts are utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Jatropha multifida
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 organized under the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within 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 spanning several distinct regions across Africa. Within the Macaronesian islands, it can be found growing in Cape Verde. Its presence extends into West Tropical Africa, specifically within the territories of Gambia, Guinea, and Togo. Furthermore, the species reaches into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it is located in the Central African Republic. Together, these locations highlight the plant's wide range across the tropical and subtropical zones of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Jatropha multifida has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid, Hexane, chloroform, coumarins, ethyl acetate.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hexane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chloroform | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| o-Coumaroylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Jatropha multifida has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Jatropha multifida has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus aureus, antimalarial, melanogenesis, neurodegenerative disease, schistosomiasis.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melanogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| schistosomiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |