Phyllanthus pentandrus
Phyllanthus pentandrus, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb, belongs to the Phyllanthaceae family. Widely distributed across tropical regions, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties. It is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, offering potential pharmacological benefits through its unique bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Phyllanthus pentandrus
- Family: Phyllanthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, eventually reaching the family Phyllanthaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 pentandrus, is identified by its unique local nomenclature, such as the name Saayambuli in dag.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| dag | Saayambuli | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Phyllanthus pentandrus, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented in several distinct nations, starting with Benin. It can also be found growing within the borders of Burkina and Gambia. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the country of Ghana. Finally, its distribution reaches as far as Guinea-Bissau within this tropical zone.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | 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 | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Phyllanthus pentandrus has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, gallic acid, kaempferol, polyphenols, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-3-O-rutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Phyllanthus pentandrus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Phyllanthus pentandrus has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea, infectious diseases, malaria.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |