Phyllanthus reticulatus
Phyllanthus reticulatus, commonly known as the Reticulate Leaf-flower, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in various folk medicines to treat digestive issues, skin ailments, and inflammatory conditions, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Phyllanthus reticulatus
- Family: Phyllanthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Malpighiales and falls under the family Phyllanthaceae. Finally, it is identified by its 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 reticulatus, is recognized by various regional common names across different languages and cultures. In Chinese, it is referred to as 小果叶下珠 (xiǎo guǒ yè xià zhū), while in Vietnamese, it is known as Phèn đen. In Afrikaans, the name Aartappelbos is used, whereas in Malayalam, it is called നീരോലി ചെടി (nīrōli ceṭi). Additionally, in Javanese, the plant is commonly called Woh mangsi.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 小果叶下珠 | Wikidata |
| vi | Phèn đen | Wikidata |
| af | Aartappelbos | Wikidata |
| ml | നീരോലി ചെടി | Wikidata |
| jv | Woh mangsi | Wikidata |
| sg | Nziä | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 小果叶下珠 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 小果葉下珠 | Wikidata |
| ta | கரும்பூலா | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 小果叶下珠 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several key regions in East Asia. Within China, its distribution is quite extensive, spanning the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its presence is also noted in the Nansei-shoto islands of Eastern Asia. Furthermore, the species can be found growing throughout Taiwan. Together, these locations highlight the specific environmental preferences of the plant across the region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Phyllanthus reticulatus, is a versatile medicinal species where various components are utilized for their therapeutic properties. While the whole plant is often employed in traditional medicine, specific attention is frequently given to the leaves due to their rich bioactive profile. A single leaf contains a complex array of phytochemicals that can be concentrated through the preparation of a potent leaf extract for medicinal use. Additionally, the fruits of the plant are also recognized for their significant role in its holistic medicinal application.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Phyllanthus reticulatus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Phyllanthin, flavonoid, hypophyllanthin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Phyllanthin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypophyllanthin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Phyllanthus reticulatus has 12 reported activities identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic, Anticancer, Antidermatophytic, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidermatophytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Phyllanthus reticulatus has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include colon cancer, diarrhea, diuretic, ulcers.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |