Jatropha
Jatropha · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Jatrophas, is a versatile genus of flowering plants widely recognized for its significant medicinal properties. Often used in traditional healing, various species offer therapeutic benefits, ranging from skin treatments to digestive aid. Understanding its bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
JatrophaDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several distinct regions. In the Macaronesia region, its presence is noted specifically in Cape Verde. Moving to West Tropical Africa, it can be found inhabiting the territory of Benin. The distribution further extends to the landlocked nation of Burkina. Additionally, the plant is documented throughout Gambia and Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Jatropha has 3 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root, seed.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Seed | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Current pharmaceutical biotechnology
Root
- Current pharmaceutical biotechnology
Seed
- Current pharmaceutical biotechnology
Preparations
Jatropha has 1 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Jatropha oil.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Jatropha oil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Jatropha oil
- Tropical medicine & international health : TM & IH