Mallotus glomerulatus
Mallotus glomerulatus, commonly known as Kamala, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical Asia. Renowned for its potent tannins, it is traditionally used to treat intestinal worms and skin ailments. This botanical specimen plays a significant role in ethnomedicine, offering valuable bioactive compounds for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Mallotus glomerulatus
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, falling into the family Euphorbiaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic placement is within 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, known scientifically as Mallotus glomerulatus, exhibits a specific geographical range within the Southeast Asian region. Its documented presence is primarily concentrated within the Indo-China zone. Specifically, the species can be found growing naturally in Thailand. This localized distribution highlights its ecological niche within the tropical landscapes of that area. Consequently, understanding this specific habitat is essential for the study of its medicinal properties.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Mallotus glomerulatus has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Compound 1, Compound 10, cleistanthin A, xanthone.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Compound 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 10 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cleistanthin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mallotus glomerulatus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |