Alphitonia philippinensis
Alphitonia philippinenesis, commonly known as the Philippine Alphitonia, is a significant medicinal shrub native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammation and infections, offering valuable phytochemical insights for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Alphitonia philippinensis
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 order Rosales, it is further categorized into the family Rhamnaceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Alphitonia, with the species being Alphitonia philippinenis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhamnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Alphitonia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Alphitonia philippinensis, is known by various common names across different linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to by several names including 麦珠子, 银树, 白石松, 山油麻, and 蒙蒙木.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 麦珠子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 银树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白石松 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山油麻 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蒙蒙木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山木棉 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In East Asia, its presence is noted within the Hainan province of China. Its range extends into Indo-China, where it can be found in both Cambodia and Vietnam. Moving into the Malesian region, the species inhabits the island of Borneo. Finally, its distribution completes its reach within the Philippines.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Activities
Alphitonia philippinensis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |