Phyllanthus lanceolarius
Phyllanthus lanceolarius · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Phyllanthus lanceolarius, scientifically known as Phyllanthus lanceolarius, is a distinctive medicinal shrub celebrated in traditional herbalism. Characterized by its lance-shaped leaves, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Research suggests its bioactive compounds possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a valuable subject in modern ethnobotanical studies.
- Family
- Phyllanthaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Diasperus Benthamianus · Glochidion Lanceolarium · 5 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Phyllanthus lanceolariusSynonyms
- Diasperus benthamianus
- Glochidion lanceolarium
- Bradleia lanceolaria
- Glochidion subsessile var. birmanicum
- Glochisandra acuminata
- Glochidion cantoniense
- Diasperus lanceolarius
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 organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, falling under the family Phyllanthaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within 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 diverse geographical distribution across parts of Asia. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan regions. Its range also extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the state of Assam. Additionally, the species is documented as growing in Bangladesh. These locations highlight the plant's presence in both East and South Asian ecosystems.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Phyllanthus lanceolarius 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
- Frontiers in microbiology
Chemicals
Phyllanthus lanceolarius has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Glycosides, Phytosterols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glycosides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytosterols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Frontiers in microbiology
Glycosides
- Frontiers in microbiology
Phytosterols
- Frontiers in microbiology
Preparations
Phyllanthus lanceolarius has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaf extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf extracts
- Frontiers in microbiology