Narrow-Leaved Peacock-Bush

Names

Common Names

• Narrow-Leaved Peacock-Bush
• hairy peacockberry

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Cicca discoidea
• Diasperus discoideus
• Phyllanthus discoideus

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 Phyllanthaceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Margaritaria and the species Margaritaria discoidea.

Distribution

This plant, Margaritaria discoidea, is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of West Tropical Africa. Its documented presence begins in the coastal and inland regions of Benin. Furthermore, it can be identified across the territories of Burkina and the Gambia. The species also extends its range into the country of Ghana. Finally, its geographical distribution includes the coastal nation of Guinea-Bissau.

Plant Parts

Chemicals

Margaritaria discoidea has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Securinine, Gallic acid, Viroallosecurinine, betulinic acid.

Most Reported Compounds

Activities

Margaritaria discoidea has 19 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Margaritaria discoidea has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antimalarial, epilepsy, inflammations, malaria, ovarian cancer.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations