Mallotus oppositifolius
Mallotus oppositifolius, commonly known as the "Wild Mallotus," is a significant medicinal shrub found in tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering a rich source of bioactive compounds for pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Mallotus oppositifolius
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Within this framework, its specific taxonomic designation is 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, Mallotus oppositifolius, is found across several specific regions within West Tropical Africa. Its documented presence includes the nation of Benin, where it grows in local ecosystems. The species is also distributed throughout Burkina Faso, contributing to its regional importance. Furthermore, its geographical range extends to the coastal and inland areas of Ghana and Guinea. Finally, the plant can be found in the Gambia, completing its spread across these western territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Chemicals
Mallotus oppositifolius has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include HAF, anthocyanins, flavonoids, steroids, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HAF | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Mallotus oppositifolius has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mallotus oppositifolius has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus flavus, Candida albicans, dysentery, gram-negative bacteria, gram-positive bacteria.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus flavus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gram-negative bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gram-positive bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |