Ardisia brevicaulis
Ardisia brevicaulis, commonly known as a small evergreen shrub, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical forest understories. Valued in traditional medicine, it possesses diverse bioactive properties, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Research continues to explore its potential pharmacological applications and its role in natural healing processes.
- Scientific name: Ardisia brevicaulis
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Ardisia brevicaulis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Ericales. Finally, it is a member of the family Primulaceae and falls under the genus Ardisia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Primulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ardisia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Ardisia brevicaulis, is known by various common names across different linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to as 九管血 (zh), 九管血 (zh-cn), and 九管血 (zh-hans), as well as 乌肉鸡 (zh). Additionally, in Taiwan, it is commonly known as 屯鹿紫金牛 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 九管血 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 九管血 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 屯鹿紫金牛 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 九管血 | Wikidata |
| zh | 乌肉鸡 | Wikidata |
| zh | 猴爪 | Wikidata |
| zh | 血猴爪 | Wikidata |
| zh | 矮茎朱砂根 | Wikidata |
| zh | 屯鹿紫金牛 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 短莖紫金牛 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions of East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central and Southeast territories, as well as the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Its range extends further east to the island of Taiwan, representing a significant portion of its Eastern Asian footprint. Additionally, the species can be found within the Indo-China region, specifically in Vietnam. Together, these locations highlight a diverse geographical spread across varied ecological landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Ardisia brevicauulis, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, specifically focusing on its roots and leaves. The roots are often harvested and prepared for their bioactive compounds, which are traditionally used in various herbal formulations. Similarly, the leaves serve as a vital part of the plant, containing essential phytochemicals that contribute to its overall therapeutic profile in traditional medicine.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ardisia brevicaulis has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Calamenene, Caryophyllene, Fitone, Palmitic acid, Phytol.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Calamenene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fitone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-alpha-Bisabolene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gamma-Muurolene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |