Mallotus apelta
Mallotus apelta, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical regions, is highly valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Rich in bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally used to treat various ailments, including skin infections and inflammatory conditions, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and natural healing.
- Scientific name: Mallotus apelta
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Mallotus apelta, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae and the genus Mallotus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mallotus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across parts of East and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is noted within the South-Central regions of the country. It can also be found growing in the tropical environment of Hainan. Furthermore, the species extends its distribution into the Southeast regions of China. Finally, its habitat includes the Indo-China territory of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Mallotus apelta has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 12-ursen-3-one, acetyl aleuritolic acid, chromones, coumarins, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 12-ursen-3-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetyl aleuritolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chromones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mussaenoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vicenin II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mallotus apelta has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, liver diseases, liver fibrosis, liver steatosis.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver fibrosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver steatosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |