Jatropha neopauciflora
Jatrophia neopauciflora, commonly known as a rare medicinal shrub, holds significant potential in ethnobotanical research. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant is valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Understanding its biological compounds is essential for discovering new therapeutic applications in treating various ailments and advancing modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Jatropha neopauciflora
- 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. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is 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 specific geographical distribution within the country of Mexico. It can be found growing throughout the region known as Mexico Central. Additionally, its presence extends into the area of Mexico Southwest. These two regions represent the primary locations where the species is naturally occurring. Consequently, its habitat is concentrated within these specific Mexican territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Jatropha neopauciflora has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,3,8-p-menthatriene, 3-carene, calenduladiol, catechin, coniferyl alcohol.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,3,8-p-menthatriene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-carene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calenduladiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coniferyl alcohol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ledene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| m- menthane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pyrogallol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Jatropha neopauciflora has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Jatropha neopauciflora has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wounds, Staphylococcus aureus, Vibrio cholerae, diabetes mellitus, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wounds | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vibrio cholerae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scarring | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |