Phyllanthus assamicus
Phyllanthus assamicus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Phyllanthus assamicus, is a rare medicinal shrub native to the lush, tropical landscapes of Assam, India. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant is increasingly studied for its potential therapeutic properties, offering promising insights into traditional herbal medicine and modern pharmacological advancements in biodiversity.
- Family
- Phyllanthaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Glochidion Assamicum · Glochidion Diversifolium Var. Wightianum · 14 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Phyllanthus assamicusSynonyms
- Glochidion assamicum
- Glochidion diversifolium var. wightianum
- Glochidion ellipticum var. wightiana
- Diasperus malabaricus
- Glochidion malabaricum
- Glochidion mandakamdevi
- Glochidion balakrishnanii
- Phyllanthus diversifolius var. longifolius
- Glochidion assamicum var. magnicapsulum
- Glochidion assamicum var. brevipedicellatum
- Glochidion diversifolium
- Glochidion ellipticum
- Phyllanthus malabaricus
- Phyllanthus diversifolius var. wightianus
- Diasperus assamicus
- Glochidion ovalifolium
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic placement situates it in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, falling under the family Phyllanthaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Phyllanthus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae |
| Genus | Phyllanthus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range of distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it is found in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its presence also extends to the island of Taiwan in Eastern Asia. Additionally, the species is native to the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the state of Assam. Together, these locations define the unique geographical footprint of Phyllanthus assamicus.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Phyllanthus assamicus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polyphenols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| polyphenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
polyphenols
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
Preparations
Phyllanthus assamicus has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Extracts
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology