Phyllanthus poilanei
Phyllanthus poilanei, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional practices, belongs to the diverse Phyllanthus genus. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant is studied for its potential therapeutic properties, including antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, offering promising insights into natural pharmacology and holistic wellness treatments.
- Scientific name: Phyllanthus poilanei
- Family: Phyllanthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malpighiales and the family Phyllanthaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within 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 poilanei, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the poi lane leaf, while in Chinese, it is known as 细叶叶下珠 (Xì yè yè xià zhū). In Vietnamese, the plant is called cây lá bỏng, and in Thai, it is referred to as ใบพยาธิ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is specifically native to the Indo-China region. Within this broad geographical area, its presence is notably recorded in Vietnam. The species appears to have a very restricted natural range. Because of this localized occurrence, it is considered an endemic element of the Vietnamese landscape. Understanding this specific distribution is essential for the conservation of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Phyllanthus poilanei has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include phyllanthusmin C, phyllanthusmin D.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| phyllanthusmin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phyllanthusmin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Phyllanthus poilanei has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |