Tragia spathulata
Tragia spatulata, commonly known as the Spathulate Tragia, is a medicinal herb belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including skin conditions and inflammation, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and natural healing.
- Scientific name: Tragia spathulata
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized in the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic classification is completed within the genus Tragia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tragia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Tragia spatulata, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Spathulate Tragia, while in Hindi, it is known as Chapat Tragia. In Bengali, the plant is called Tragia spatulata, and in Sanskrit, it is identified as Spathulata Tragia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, Tragia spatulata, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin and Ghana. Furthermore, its presence extends into the territory of Guinea. The species is also documented to inhabit parts of the Ivory Coast. Finally, its geographical range includes the nation of Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
Activities
Tragia spathulata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tragia spathulata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include reproductive health.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| reproductive health | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |