Phyllanthus retusus
Phyllanthus retusus, commonly known as the "leaf flower," is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical coastal regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. This plant is widely studied for its potential therapeutic applications in treating various ailments and promoting overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Phyllanthus retusus
- Family: Not available
- Native range: Africa
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging geographical distribution that spans across different continents. In the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found growing in Mauritius and Réunion. Its presence extends significantly into China, where it inhabits the South-Central regions. Furthermore, the species is also documented throughout China Southeast. Finally, its range reaches the high-altitude areas of Tibet.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Phyllanthus retusus, utilizes its small, green leaves as a primary component in various traditional medicinal applications. These leaves are characterized by their simple, elliptical shape and are often harvested to prepare decoctions or infusions used to treat ailments such as inflammation, fever, and digestive issues. In many herbal practices, the chemical constituents found within the leaf tissue are valued for their potential antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Phyllanthus retusus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |