Antidesma bunius
Chinese-laurel
Antidesma bunius, commonly known as Bignay, is a versatile tropical shrub prized for its nutrient-dense fruits. Widely utilized in traditional medicine, it possesses potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. From managing blood pressure to supporting digestive health, this botanical powerhouse offers significant therapeutic potential in holistic wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Antidesma bunius
- Family: Phyllanthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Antidesma bunius, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is situated within the family Phyllanthaceae and the genus Antidesma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Antidesma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Antidesma bunius, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In the Pamonese language, it is referred to as Isip, while in Javanese, it is commonly called Wuni. In Polish, the species is identified as Antydesma wawrzynolistna, and among the Udmurt speakers, it is known as Бигнай. Additionally, in Sundanese, the plant is known as Hunis.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pam | Isip | Wikidata |
| jv | Wuni | Wikidata |
| pl | Antydesma wawrzynolistna | Wikidata |
| udm | Бигнай | Wikidata |
| su | Huni | Wikidata |
| ru | Бигнай | Wikidata |
| ca | Bignay | Wikidata |
| ceb | Bugnay | Wikidata |
| id | Buni | Wikidata |
| mrj | Бигнай | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several prominent Asian regions. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. It can also be found in the high-altitude environment of Tibet. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the Assam region. Together, these locations highlight the varied habitats where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
Activities
Antidesma bunius has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic, Hypolipidemic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Antidesma bunius has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Hypoglycemic, type 1 diabetes.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 1 diabetes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |