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 neopaucifloraSynonyms
- Mozinna pauciflora
- Jatropha harmsiana
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.
| 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
- African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM
3-Carene
- African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM
CATECHIN
- Journal of evidence-based integrative medicine
CONIFERYL ALCOHOL
- African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM
Calenduladiol
- Journal of natural products
LINALYL ACETATE
- African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM
Ledene
- African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM
Lupeol
- African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM
STIGMASTEROL
- African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM
Spathulenol
- 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |