Phyllanthus brasiliensis subsp. brasiliensis
Phyllanthus brasiliensis subsp. brasiliensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Phyllanthus brasiliensis subsp. brasiliensis, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally used to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments. This subspecies offers significant potential for modern therapeutic research and holistic wellness applications.
- Family
- Phyllanthaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Diasperus Piscatorum · Diasperus Pseudoconami · 7 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Phyllanthus brasiliensis subsp. brasiliensisSynonyms
- Diasperus piscatorum
- Diasperus pseudoconami
- Phyllanthus piscatorum
- Phyllanthus pseudoconami
- Phyllanthus pseudoconami var. pubescens
- Phyllanthus subglomeratus
- Phyllanthus fruticosus
- Phyllanthus brasiliensis var. oblongifolius
- Phyllanthus pseudoconami var. glaber
Sources: Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malpighiales and the family Phyllanthaceae. Finally, its taxonomic position is completed by its assignment to 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 is distributed across several key regions within the Caribbean and Northern South America. In the Caribbean, its range encompasses the Leeward Islands as well as the Windward Islands. It is also documented to grow within the nation of Trinidad and Tobago. Moving to the mainland, the species can be found throughout Guyana. Finally, its geographical footprint extends into the territory of French Guiana.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Caribbean | Leeward Is. |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago |
| Caribbean | Windward Is. |
| Northern South America | French Guiana |
| Northern South America | Guyana |
| Northern South America | Suriname |
| Northern South America | Venezuela |
| Western South America | Bolivia |
| Western South America | Colombia |
| Western South America | Ecuador |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Phyllanthus brasiliensis subsp. brasiliensis 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.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Phyllanthus brasiliensis subsp. brasiliensis has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antiprotozoal.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antiprotozoal
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Preparations
Phyllanthus brasiliensis subsp. brasiliensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include DCM extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dcm extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Dcm extract
- Journal of ethnopharmacology