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Phyllanthus nivosus

Phyllanthus nivosus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Phyllanthus nivosus, is a medicinal shrub revered in traditional healing practices. Native to various tropical regions, this plant is prized for its diverse therapeutic properties. It is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions, offering significant potential in modern ethnopharmacology.

Family
Phyllanthaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Breynia Disticha Var. Neocaledonica · Breynia Disticha F. Nivosa · 10 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Phyllanthus nivosus

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Phyllanthus nivosus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Malpighiales and the family Phyllanthaceae. Finally, it is classified 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 diverse geographical distribution spanning across several tropical regions. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found within the borders of Gambia and Guinea. Its presence extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, specifically around the Gulf of Guinea Islands. Furthermore, the species is located in the Western Indian Ocean, inhabiting the Chagos Archipelago. Finally, its range includes the tropical islands of the Seychelles.

Region Area
West Tropical Africa Gambia
West Tropical Africa Guinea
West-Central Tropical Africa Gulf of Guinea Is.
Western Indian Ocean Chagos Archipelago
Western Indian Ocean Seychelles
Eastern Asia Ogasawara-shoto
Australia Norfolk Is.
Southwestern Pacific Fiji
Southwestern Pacific Niue
Southwestern Pacific New Caledonia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Phyllanthus nivosus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Phyllanthus nivosus
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Fitoterapia
  2. Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics

Chemicals

Phyllanthus nivosus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-alpha-phellandrene, (-)-alpha-Cadinol, Cristatin A, Polyphenol, Spathulenol.

Chemicals reported in Phyllanthus nivosus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(+)-alpha-phellandrene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(-)-alpha-Cadinol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cristatin A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Polyphenol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Spathulenol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(+)-alpha-phellandrene

  1. Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics

(-)-alpha-Cadinol

  1. Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics

Cristatin A

  1. Fitoterapia

Polyphenol

  1. TheScientificWorldJournal

Spathulenol

  1. Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics

Activities

Phyllanthus nivosus has 3 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.

Activities reported in Phyllanthus nivosus
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antimicrobial

  1. Fitoterapia

Antioxidant

  1. ACS omega

Cytotoxic

  1. Fitoterapia

Conditions

Phyllanthus nivosus has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include malaria.

Conditions investigated for Phyllanthus nivosus
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Malaria 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Malaria

  1. Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics

Preparations

Phyllanthus nivosus has 4 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aerial parts extract, extracts, root extract, yellowish powder.

Preparations reported for Phyllanthus nivosus
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Aerial parts extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Root extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Yellowish powder 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Aerial parts extract

  1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Extracts

  1. TheScientificWorldJournal

Root extract

  1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Yellowish powder

  1. ACS omega