Adina racemosa
Adina racemosa, commonly known as False Sandpaper Tree, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to the moist forests of South Asia. Renowned for its rough, sandpaper-like leaves, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions across diverse cultures.
- Scientific name: Adina racemosa
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Adina racemosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the family Rubiaceae and is situated within the genus Adina.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Adina | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Adina racemosa, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Swedish, it is called Sinoadina racemosa, while in Japanese, it is known as ヘツカニガキ. In Chinese, the names vary slightly by region: it is called 鸡仔木 in simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and standard Chinese (zh), and is referred to as 水冬瓜 in traditional Chinese (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sv | Sinoadina racemosa | Wikidata |
| ja | ヘツカニガキ | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 鸡仔木 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 水冬瓜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鸡仔木 | Wikidata |
| ja | ハニガキ | Wikidata |
| ja | ケナシハナダマ | Wikidata |
| ja | ヨメフリハナダマ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several key regions of East Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted in the South-Central and Southeast territories. The species also extends its reach into Japan, where it can be found growing naturally. Additionally, the distribution includes the Nansei-shoto islands within the Eastern Asian region. Finally, the plant is documented to inhabit the island of Taiwan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Adina racemosa, offers various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The twigs are often employed in decoctions to address specific ailments, while the delicate flowers are noted for their presence during the blooming season. Additionally, the dried leaves serve as a significant part of the plant's therapeutic application, often prepared in specific ways to harness their healing properties.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| twigs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Adina racemosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include grandifloroside 11-methyl ester.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| grandifloroside 11-methyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |