Phyllanthus graveolens subsp. benthamianus
Phyllanthus graveolens subsp. benthamianus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Phyllanthus graveolens subsp. benthamianus, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin inflammations, offering significant potential for modern therapeutic research and development.
- Family
- Phyllanthaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Phyllanthus Benthamianus · Phyllanthus Graveolens Var. Tenellus
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Phyllanthus graveolens subsp. benthamianusSynonyms
- Phyllanthus benthamianus
- Phyllanthus graveolens var. tenellus
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, falling into the family Phyllanthaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Phyllanthus as the subspecies benthamianus.
| 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 geographical distribution spanning two different regions of the Americas. Within Central America, its presence is documented in the country of Costa Rica. Moving toward the western portion of South America, the species can also be found in Colombia. These two locations represent the known range for this particular subspecies. Consequently, its habitat is restricted to these specific tropical environments.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica |
| Western South America | Colombia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Phyllanthus graveolens subsp. benthamianus has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, Flavonoids, Hypophyllanthin, Indole butyric acid, Phyllanthin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypophyllanthin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Indole butyric acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phyllanthin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indole acetic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
Flavonoids
- Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS
Hypophyllanthin
- Pharmaceutical biology
Indole butyric acid
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
Phyllanthin
- Pharmaceutical biology
Tannins
- Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS
indole acetic acid
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
Activities
Phyllanthus graveolens subsp. benthamianus has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antiviral, Diuretic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antiviral
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Diuretic
- Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| acetone/water extract of the dried plant | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous extracts of fresh and dried Phyllanthus tenellus | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fresh extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infusions | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extract from callus culture | The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |