Phyllanthus maderaspatensis
Madras leaf-flower
Phyllanthus maderaspatensis, commonly known as the "false leaf-flower," is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern therapeutic research and development.
- Scientific name: Phyllanthus maderaspatensis
- Family: Phyllanthaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 identified by the genus Phyllanthus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phyllanthus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Phyllanthus maderaspaetensis, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In English, it is commonly called the Madras leaf-flower, while in Chinese, its name is 麻德拉斯叶下珠.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 麻德拉斯叶下珠 | Wikidata |
| en | Madras leaf-flower | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several distinct regions in Africa. Within the Macaronesian islands, its presence is specifically noted in Cape Verde. Moving to the mainland, it is found throughout various parts of West Tropical Africa. This includes populations located in Benin, Burkina, and Ghana. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Phyllanthus maderaespatiensis, possesses various morphological structures, though its medicinal potential is often linked to its reproductive development. Among its biological components, the seed serves as a vital element for the plant's propagation and survival within its native ecosystem. In many species of the Phyllanthus genus, the seeds contain specific phytochemical compounds that are of interest to ethnobotanical research, making the study of its seed characteristics essential for understanding its full pharmacological profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Phyllanthus maderaspatensis has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hypophyllanthin, Phyllanthin, alcohol, aldehyde, amine.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hypophyllanthin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phyllanthin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alcohol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| halo | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| niranthin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nirtetralin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Phyllanthus maderaspatensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Phyllanthus maderaspatensis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Hepadnaviruses, chronic hepatitis B virus infection.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepadnaviruses | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic hepatitis B virus infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |