Antidesma ghaesembilla
Antiadesma ghaesembilla, commonly known as the "Chunee" or "Ghaesembilla" plant, is a versatile medicinal shrub found across Southeast Asia. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally used to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions, offering significant potential for modern herbal medicine and therapeutic research.
- Scientific name: Antidesma ghaesembilla
- Family: Phyllanthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Antidesma ghaesembilla, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales and the family Phyllanthaceae. It is specifically identified by 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 ghaesembilla, is recognized by various regional common names across different languages. In Chinese, it is known as 方叶五月茶 (zh), while in Vietnamese, it is called Chòi mòi (vi). It is referred to as เม่าไข่ปลา in Thai (th) and is known as Guncak in Malay (ms). Additionally, in Malayalam, the plant is commonly called കാട്ടുപുളിഞ്ചി (ml).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 方叶五月茶 | Wikidata |
| vi | Chòi mòi | Wikidata |
| th | เม่าไข่ปลา | Wikidata |
| ms | Guncak | Wikidata |
| ml | കാട്ടുപുളിഞ്ചി | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 方叶五月茶 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 方葉五月茶 | Wikidata |
| id | Ande-ande | Wikidata |
| km | Dang keap kdam | Wikidata |
| ms | Gunchak | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan territories. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is notably documented in the state of Assam. Additionally, the species extends its range into the country of Bangladesh. Together, these locations highlight the plant's significant presence across diverse subtropical habitats.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Antidesma ghaesembilla, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicine, with the bark being a particularly significant part. The bark of this species is often collected and processed to extract its bioactive compounds, which are believed to contribute to its therapeutic properties. In many ethnobotanical applications, the bark is used in decoctions or topical preparations to treat specific ailments, reflecting the diverse medicinal utility found within the different structural elements of the plant.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Antidesma ghaesembilla has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include asperphenamate, chavibetol, daucosterol, protocatechuic acid, sitostenone.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asperphenamate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chavibetol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protocatechuic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sitostenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |