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Clambus

Phyllanthus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (49 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Clambus, scientifically known as Phyllanthus, is a diverse genus of flowering plants revered in traditional medicine. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is widely utilized to support liver health, manage inflammation, and combat infections. This versatile botanical offers significant therapeutic potential for various holistic healing practices worldwide.

Family
Phyllanthaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Ramsdenia · Chlorolepis · 68 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Phyllanthus

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Niruri
  • Nellica
  • Scepasma
  • Emblica
  • Nymphantus
  • Ardinghalia
  • Urinaria
  • Reidia
  • Asterandra
  • Maborea
  • Leichhardtia
  • Uranthera
  • Cicca
  • Williamia
  • Kirganelia
  • Ramsdenia
  • flores de hoja

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Phyllanthaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Phyllanthus.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Malpighiales
Family Phyllanthaceae
Genus Phyllanthus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found specifically within Sardegna. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, its presence is noted in both Italy and Sicilia. The species also extends into Northern Africa, where it inhabits Egypt. Finally, its range reaches the Macaronesia region, specifically within the Azores.

Region Area
Southwestern Europe Sardegna
Southeastern Europe Italy
Southeastern Europe Sicilia
Northern Africa Egypt
Macaronesia Azores
Macaronesia Canary Is.
Macaronesia Cape Verde
Macaronesia Madeira
West Tropical Africa Benin
West Tropical Africa Burkina

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Phyllanthus has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Phyllanthin, Geraniin, Indole-3-butyric acid, PHY34, Quercetine.

Chemicals reported in Phyllanthus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Phyllanthin 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Geraniin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Indole-3-butyric acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
PHY34 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Quercetine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
RUTIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
indole-3-acetic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Phyllanthin

  1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
  2. Frontiers in pharmacology

Geraniin

  1. Neurochemical research

Indole-3-butyric acid

  1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

PHY34

  1. Cell death & disease

Quercetine

  1. Neurochemical research

RUTIN

  1. Neurochemical research

indole-3-acetic acid

  1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Activities

Phyllanthus has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antipyretic, Antiviral.

Activities reported in Phyllanthus
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antinociceptive 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antipyretic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiviral 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Diuretic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antinociceptive

  1. Medicinal research reviews
  2. Neurochemical research

Antibacterial

  1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Anticancer

  1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Antipyretic

  1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Antiviral

  1. Medicinal research reviews

Diuretic

  1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Medicinal Uses

Phyllanthus has 29 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include jaundice, antipyretic, arthritis, cancer, chronic hepatitis B virus infection.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
jaundice Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 4 sources) ★★☆☆☆
antipyretic Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
arthritis Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
cancer Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
chronic hepatitis B virus infection Journal of viral hepatitis (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
colic Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
common cold Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
conjunctivitis Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
constipation Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
diabetes mellitus Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
Phyllanthus callus extract The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Phyllanthus extracts Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Plant Extracts Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
extract PloS one (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
extract of callus The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
extract of callus obtained in indole-3-butyric acid and indole-3-acetic acid media The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
geraniin Neurochemical research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
quercetine Neurochemical research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
rutin Neurochemical research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆