Phyllanthus lucens
Phyllanthus lucens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Phyllanthus lucens, is a versatile medicinal shrub widely recognized in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Native to tropical regions, this plant is celebrated for its potent bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammatory conditions, skin disorders, and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential in herbal pharmacology.
- Family
- Phyllanthaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Breynia Fruticosa · Phyllanthus Turbinatus · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Phyllanthus lucensSynonyms
- Breynia fruticosa
- Phyllanthus turbinatus
- Melanthesa chinensis
- Melanthesa glaucescens
- Phyllanthus introductus
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Phyllanthaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 geographical distribution across several regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its range also extends into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, the species is documented to grow in the countries of Laos and Thailand. Together, these locations define the natural habitat for Phyllanthus lucens.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Phyllanthus lucens has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methoxy-3-methyl-acetophenone, Arborinone, Friedelan-3beta-ol, Friedelin, Isoarborinol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methoxy-3-methyl-acetophenone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Arborinone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Friedelan-3beta-ol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Friedelin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoarborinol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2,4-dihydroxy-6-methoxy-3-methyl-acetophenone
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Arborinone
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Friedelan-3beta-ol
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Friedelin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Isoarborinol
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica