Adinandra nitida

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Ericales, it is a member of the family Pentaphylacaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic placement is defined by the genus Adinandra.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is indigenous to specific regions within the country of China. Its natural range includes the South-Central part of China. Additionally, it can be found growing throughout China Southeast. These distinct areas define its primary geographical footprint in the wild. Consequently, the species is concentrated within these particular southern and central provinces.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Adinandra nitiida is characterized by its growth form as a shrub, exhibiting a distinctively woody structure. This perennial nature is defined by its lignified stems, which provide the necessary structural support for its branching habit.

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Adinandra nitida has 1 reported plant parts identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
2. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
3. Journal of separation science
4. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
5. Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry

Chemicals

Adinandra nitida has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, 5s, Arjunetin, Camellianin A, Epicatechin.

Flavonoids

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
2. Journal of separation science

5s

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Arjunetin

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Camellianin A

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Epicatechin

1. Journal of separation science

Sericoside

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

apigenin

1. Journal of separation science

arjunglucoside I

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

nigaichigoside F1

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Activities

Adinandra nitida has 1 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.

Anticancer

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal Uses

Adinandra nitida has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include adipogenesis, blood pressure.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations