Alyxia sinensis
Alyxia sinensis, commonly known as China Loquat or Chinese Alyxia, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to Southeast Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, its bark and leaves are utilized to treat various ailments, including malaria, fever, and digestive issues, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern therapeutic research and development.
- Scientific name: Alyxia sinensis
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic division places it in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, falling under the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Alyxia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Alyxia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Alyxia sinensis, is recognized by several distinct common names across different linguistic contexts and regional traditions. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 链珠藤, 春根藤, or 山香, while specifically in Taiwan, it is known as 中國念珠藤. Furthermore, in mainland China, it is commonly identified as 链珠藤.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 链珠藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 中國念珠藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 链珠藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 春根藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山香 | Wikidata |
| zh | 筋藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鸡骨香 | Wikidata |
| zh | 过滑边 | Wikidata |
| zh | 中国念珠藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 台湾链珠藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to several specific regions across East Asia. Within China, its presence is notably recorded throughout the South-Central territories. It can also be found growing in the tropical environment of Hainan. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the Southeast regions of the Chinese mainland. Finally, the species is documented to inhabit the island of Taiwan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Alyxia sinensis, features woody stems that serve as a vital component in its medicinal application. These stems are characterized by their climbing or scandent growth habit, often functioning as lianas that wrap around other vegetation to reach sunlight. In traditional pharmacological practices, the bark and the woody material of the stems are harvested to extract various bioactive compounds used in various herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Alyxia sinensis has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 20-nonatriacontanone, beta-sitosterol, beta-sitosterol acetate, betulin, chrysophanol.
- Total chemicals
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 20-nonatriacontanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysophanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| emodin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| esculin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heptatriacontane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |