Mallotus peltatus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Mallotus acuminatus
• Rottlera acuminata
• Mappa acutifolia
• Hancea muricata
• Mallotus alternifolius
• Mallotus camiguinensis
• Mallotus peekelii
• Mallotus peltatus var. rubriflorus
• Mallotus porterianus
• Mallotus puberulus
• Mallotus stylaris
• Mallotus tenuispicus
• Mallotus warburgianus
• Aleurites peltatus
• Adisca acuminata
• Rottlera longifolia
• Rottlera lambertiana
• Rottlera oblongifolia
• Rottlera stylaris
• Mallotus oblongifolius
• Rottlera flavigutta
• Mallotus oblongifolius var. helferi
• Rottlera acutifolia
• Mallotus oblongifolius var. rubriflorus
• Mallotus oblongifolius var. siamensis
• Mallotus oblongifolius var. villosulus
• Mallotus odoratus
• Mallotus furetianus
• Mallotus helferi
• Mallotus floribundus var. cordifolius
• Mallotus lambertianus
• Mallotus longifolius
• Mallotus longifolius var. pubescens
• Mallotus maclurei
• Mallotus kietanus
• Mallotus columnaris
• Mallotus batjanensis

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Mallotus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several key Asian regions. Within China, its presence is noted in both Hainan and the Southeast coastal areas. The Indian Subcontinent also serves as a significant part of its range, specifically within India. Furthermore, the species extends into the Indo-China region, where it can be found on the Andaman Islands. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the country of Cambodia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Mallotus peltatus is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, indicating that its perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody branches, allowing it to maintain a stable presence in its ecosystem. Depending on the specific environmental conditions and the developmental stage of the individual, its life form may also be described within the context of nanophanerophytes, reflecting variations in height and structural complexity. As a perennial woody plant, it undergoes seasonal growth cycles where it invests energy into maintaining its permanent structural framework, ensuring survival through varying climatic shifts. This life strategy supports a sustained growth pattern that allows the species to establish dominance in its niche through long-term persistence.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Mallotus peltatus is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree that can reach a maximum height of 9 m. It functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite, maintaining a terrestrial lifestyle rather than being an epiphyte. Although it exhibits characteristics associated with climbing habits, it is classified as a self-supporting plant, lacking the obligatory or facultative requirements of a liana or vine.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

9 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Mallotus peltatus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Chemicals

Mallotus peltatus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Caryophyllene, Flavonoids, Phenols, Terpenoids, Ursolic acid.

Caryophyllene

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Flavonoids

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Phenols

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Terpenoids

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Ursolic acid

1. Virology journal

Medicinal Uses

Mallotus peltatus has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HSV-1, HSV-2, herpes simplex virus.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations