Phytolacca icosandra
Phytolacca icosandra, commonly known as a member of the Phytolaccaceae family, is a medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Exploring its phytochemical profile reveals significant potential for developing diverse therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Phytolacca icosandra
- Family: Phytolaccaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales, it is further categorized into the family Phytolaccaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Phytolacca.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Phytolaccaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phytolacca | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Phytolacca icosandra, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In Arabic, it is referred to as صبغة علمية الأسدية, while in Chinese, it is identified as 二十蕊商陸 in Traditional Chinese, 二十蕊商陆 in Simplified Chinese, and 二十蕊商陆 in mainland China (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | صبغة علمية الأسدية | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 二十蕊商陸 | Wikidata |
| zh | 二十蕊商陆 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 二十蕊商陆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a remarkably wide geographical distribution across several different continents and regions. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found specifically within the Baleares islands. Its presence extends to the Macaronesian region, particularly on the island of Madeira. The species is also documented in Eastern Asia, specifically in Taiwan, as well as in the Malesian region of Jawa. Finally, its range reaches into the Southwestern United States, where it is located in Arizona.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Maryland | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Phytolacca icosandra, utilizes its leaf as a significant component in its medicinal profile. The leaf contains various bioactive compounds that are often studied for their potential therapeutic properties. In traditional practices, the leaf may be processed or applied in specific ways to harness these natural constituents for health benefits.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Phytolacca icosandra has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarins, flavonoids, saponins, steroids, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |