Jatropha spinosa
Jatrophia spinosa, commonly known as Spiny Spurge, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for pharmacological research and modern herbal medicine applications.
- Scientific name: Jatropha spinosa
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by 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 distribution across several key regions in Northeast Tropical Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Within Northeast Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in the countries of Djibouti and Somalia. Moving toward the Arabian Peninsula, the species can also be found growing in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, its range extends into the territory of Yemen. Collectively, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of Jatrophia spinosa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
Chemicals
Jatropha spinosa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarins, flavonoids, sesquiterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Jatropha spinosa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include respiratory tract infection, wound healing.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| respiratory tract infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |