Mallotus philippensis
Mallotus phillipensis (misspelling)
Mallotus philippensis, commonly known as Kamala, is a medicinal shrub native to South and Southeast Asia. Renowned for its resinous fruit, it serves as a potent traditional remedy for treating intestinal worms, skin ailments, and inflammation. Its bioactive compounds offer significant antimicrobial and antioxidant properties in various therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Mallotus philippensis
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Mallotus philippensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, it is classified under 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Mallotus philippensis, is recognized by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Marathi, it is referred to as रोहिणी, while in Nepali, it is called सिन्धुरे. It is known as Маллотус филиппинский in Russian, and in Malayalam, it is commonly called കുങ്കുമപ്പൂമരം. Additionally, in Chinese, the plant is identified as 粗糠柴.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| mr | रोहिणी | Wikidata |
| ne | सिन्धुरे | Wikidata |
| ru | Маллотус филиппинский | Wikidata |
| ml | കുങ്കുമപ്പൂമരം | Wikidata |
| zh | 粗糠柴 | Wikidata |
| ca | Mallotus phillipensis | Wikidata |
| ms | Pokok Mallotus Rambai Kucing | Wikidata |
| et | Punamarjane kamalapuu | Wikidata |
| ja | クスノハガシワ | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 粗糠柴 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several key regions of Asia. In China, it is widely distributed throughout the South-Central areas and the Southeast. Its range also extends to the tropical island of Hainan and the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Furthermore, the species can be found within the Nansei-shotto islands of Eastern Asia. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in varied ecological zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Kamala, utilizes various morphological structures for its medicinal properties. The leaves are typically large and used in various traditional formulations, while the stem bark is often harvested for its specific therapeutic qualities. One of the most distinctive features of the plant is its fruit, which contains a reddish, powdery seed cover that is frequently employed in topical and internal treatments. Additionally, the seed itself holds significant importance in the plant's pharmacological profile, contributing to the overall medicinal potency of the species.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed cover | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Mallotus philippensis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bergenin, betulin, friedelin, lupeol, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bergenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| friedelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rottlerin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Mallotus philippensis has 2 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mallotus philippensis has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, dysentery, infections, microfilariae, pain.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| microfilariae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |