Malachra alceifolia
Malachra alcceiifolia, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb, belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Research highlights its potential bioactive compounds, offering promising therapeutic applications in modern herbal pharmacology and natural wellness.
- Scientific name: Malachra alceifolia
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Pacific
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Malachra alceiifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. Its taxonomic hierarchy concludes with its placement in the genus Malachra.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Malachra | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning both the Pacific Islands and various regions of Mexico. In the North-Central Pacific, it can be found growing within the Hawaiian Islands. Its presence extends to the South-Central Pacific, specifically across the Society Islands. Within Mexico, the species is widely distributed throughout the central and northeastern territories. Additionally, the plant inhabits the coastal regions of the Mexico Gulf area.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South-Central Pacific | Society Is. | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
Chemicals
Malachra alceifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include episwertenol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| episwertenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Malachra alceifolia has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania mexicana, fever, infectious diseases, inflammation, leishmaniases.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania mexicana | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leishmaniases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |