Jatropha neopauciflora

Jatropha neopauciflora · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (28 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Jatropha neopauciflora, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this species offers significant potential in pharmacology. Its unique phytochemical profile makes it a subject of growing interest for researchers studying natural treatments for various ailments.

Family
Euphorbiaceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Mozinna Pauciflora · Jatropha Harmsiana

Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Sangre de grado

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Jatropha neopauciflora

Synonyms

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 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,3,8-p-Menthatriene, 3-Carene, CATECHIN, CONIFERYL ALCOHOL, Calenduladiol.

Chemicals reported in Jatropha neopauciflora
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
1,3,8-p-Menthatriene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
3-Carene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CATECHIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CONIFERYL ALCOHOL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Calenduladiol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
LINALYL ACETATE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ledene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lupeol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
STIGMASTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Spathulenol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

1,3,8-p-Menthatriene

  1. African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM

3-Carene

  1. African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM

CATECHIN

  1. Journal of evidence-based integrative medicine

CONIFERYL ALCOHOL

  1. African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM

Calenduladiol

  1. Journal of natural products

LINALYL ACETATE

  1. African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM

Ledene

  1. African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM

Lupeol

  1. African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM

STIGMASTEROL

  1. African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM

Spathulenol

  1. African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM

Activities

Jatropha neopauciflora has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antioxidant Journal of evidence-based integrative medicine (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antifungal African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial Journal of evidence-based integrative medicine (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Jatropha neopauciflora has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wounds, Staphylococcus aureus, Vibrio cholerae, diabetes mellitus, inflammation.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
wounds Journal of evidence-based integrative medicine (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Staphylococcus aureus African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Vibrio cholerae African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
diabetes mellitus Journal of evidence-based integrative medicine (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
inflammation Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
scarring Journal of evidence-based integrative medicine (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
Latex Journal of evidence-based integrative medicine (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
bark extract Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
essential oil African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
hexane (H) African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
latex Journal of evidence-based integrative medicine (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
methanol (MeOH2) African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
methanol extract (MeOH1) African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆