Adina rubella
Adina rubella, commonly known as the Red Adinia, is a significant medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, particularly those involving inflammation and skin conditions, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Adina rubella
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Gentianaales and the family Rubiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic placement is completed 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, Adina rubella, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context and regional usage. In Chinese (zh), it is frequently referred to as 细叶水团花, 水杨梅, or the combined name 细叶水团花（水杨梅）. Specifically, in Mainland China (zh-cn), the name used is 细叶水团花, while in Taiwan (zh-tw), it is written as 細葉水圑花.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 细叶水团花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 细叶水团花 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 細葉水圑花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 水杨梅 | Wikidata |
| zh | 细叶水团花（水杨梅） | Wikidata |
| zh | 水杨梅根 | Wikidata |
| zh | 细叶水团花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across specific regions of East Asia. In China, its presence is noted within the North-Central territories. Additionally, it can be located throughout the Southeast part of China. The species also extends its range into the Korean Peninsula. Consequently, its geographical distribution is concentrated in these distinct parts of Eastern Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Adina rubella, is a medicinal species where various components may hold therapeutic value, but specifically, the roots are often noted for their traditional uses. In many botanical studies and folk medicine practices, the roots of such plants are processed to extract bioactive compounds that contribute to their healing properties. Depending on the specific preparation, these roots can be utilized in decoctions or powders to target various ailments, making them a crucial element of the plant's medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Adina rubella has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-sitosterol, quinovic acid, rubelloside B.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quinovic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rubelloside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |