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Phyllanthus retusus

Phyllanthus retusus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Phyllanthus retusus, is a versatile medicinal shrub widely distributed across tropical coastal regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally used in various cultures to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.

Family
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Native range
Africa
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Phyllanthus retusus

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
Western Indian Ocean Mauritius
Western Indian Ocean Réunion
China China South-Central
China China Southeast
China Tibet
Indian Subcontinent Assam
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya
Indian Subcontinent India
Indian Subcontinent Nepal

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Phyllanthus retusus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 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 retusus
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS

Chemicals

Phyllanthus retusus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gallic acid, METHYL GALLATE, RICINOLEIC ACID, SECALCIFEROL, naringenin.

Chemicals reported in Phyllanthus retusus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Gallic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
METHYL GALLATE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
RICINOLEIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
SECALCIFEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
naringenin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Gallic acid

  1. 3 Biotech

METHYL GALLATE

  1. 3 Biotech

RICINOLEIC ACID

  1. 3 Biotech

SECALCIFEROL

  1. 3 Biotech

naringenin

  1. 3 Biotech

Activities

Phyllanthus retusus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.

Activities reported in Phyllanthus retusus
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anticancer

  1. 3 Biotech

Preparations

Phyllanthus retusus has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethyl acetate and methanolic extract of the leaves, methanolic extract.

Preparations reported for Phyllanthus retusus
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Ethyl acetate and methanolic extract of the leaves 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methanolic extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ethyl acetate and methanolic extract of the leaves

  1. Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS

Methanolic extract

  1. 3 Biotech