Chinese Buttonbush
Adina pilulifera · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Chinese Buttonbush, scientifically known as Adinina pilulifera, is a deciduous shrub native to East Asia. Renowned for its spherical, cream-colored flower clusters, this medicinal plant is highly valued in traditional practices. It is frequently utilized for its potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties in various herbal remedies.
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Roots
- Common names
- Chinese Buttonbush
- Scientific synonyms
- Adina Globiflora · Nauclea Adinoides · 10 more
Names
Common Names
- Chinese Buttonbush
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Adina piluliferaSynonyms
- Adina globiflora
- Nauclea adinoides
- Adina globiflora var. macrophylla
- Nauclea nipponica
- Adina nipponica
- Cephalanthus pilulifer
- Adina peduncularis
- Nauclea pilulifera
- Cephalanthus piluliflorus
- Adina pilulifera var. tonkinensis
- Nauclea orientalis var. macrophylla
- Adina globiflora var. tonkinensis
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 Gentianaales, it is further categorized into the family Rubiaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Adina, specifically the species Adina pilulifera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Adina | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across various regions of East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan provinces. The distribution extends further into Eastern Asia, specifically reaching the islands of Japan. Additionally, its habitat encompasses parts of the Indo-China peninsula, including Laos. Together, these locations highlight the diverse ecological niches inhabited by Adina pilulifera.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Adina pilulifera, is valued in traditional medicine for its various therapeutic properties, with specific focus placed on its underground structures. The roots of the plant are frequently utilized in herbal preparations, as they contain the bioactive compounds necessary for their medicinal efficacy. By extracting essence from these roots, practitioners can harness the plant's natural healing potential to treat various ailments.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | Journal of Asian natural products research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Adina pilulifera has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Morroniside, SARRACENIN.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Morroniside | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SARRACENIN | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ethanol extract | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |