Phyllanthus muellerianus
Phyllanthus muellerianus, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical ecosystems, holds profound pharmacological potential. Native to diverse forest habitats, this species is valued in traditional medicine for its bioactive compounds. Research focuses on its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, highlighting its importance in modern drug discovery.
- Scientific name: Phyllanthus muellerianus
- 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, Phyllanthus muellerianus, is known by various local names depending on the region and language. In English, it is often referred to as Mueller's Phyllanthus, while in Indonesian, it is commonly called Meniran Müller.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the region of West Tropical Africa. Its presence is specifically documented in the country of Benin. Furthermore, it can be found growing within the borders of Burkina. The species also extends its range into Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the nation of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Phyllanthus muellerianus, utilizes various structures for its biological functions and medicinal potential, with its primary focus being on the leaf and the broader aerial part. The leaf serves as the main site for photosynthesis, capturing solar energy to support the plant's growth and metabolic processes. When considering the medicinal applications of the species, practitioners often collect the entire aerial part, which encompasses all above-ground structures including the stems and foliage, to harness the complete profile of bioactive compounds contained within the plant.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Phyllanthus muellerianus has 20 reported phytochemicals identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include geraniin, ellagitannins, methyl gallate, 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid, 3-friedelanone.
- Total chemicals
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| geraniin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ellagitannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl gallate | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-friedelanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallocatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bis(2-ethylicosyl)phthalate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Phyllanthus muellerianus has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Phyllanthus muellerianus has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, wound healing, Plasmodium falciparum, antipyretic, convulsions.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| convulsions | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fevers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurological disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |