Ardisia colorata
Ardisia colorata, commonly known as the coral ardisia, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to tropical Asia. Renowned for its vibrant red berries and glossy foliage, this plant is highly valued in traditional medicine. It is frequently utilized for its potent bioactive compounds to treat various inflammatory ailments.
- Scientific name: Ardisia colorata
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Ericales and the family Primulaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Ardisia, specifically as the species Ardisia colorata.
| 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, known scientifically as Ardisia colorata, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Thailand, it is called มะจ้ำก้อง, while in Chinese, it is known as 金字塔形紫金牛 (including the simplified forms 金字塔形紫金牛 and 金字塔形紫金牛).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| th | มะจ้ำก้อง | Wikidata |
| zh | 金字塔形紫金牛 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 金字塔形紫金牛 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 金字塔形紫金牛 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within the Indian Subcontinent. Its primary geographical presence can be found across the state of Assam. Additionally, it is widely distributed throughout the country of Bangladesh. These areas provide the particular environmental conditions required for its growth. Consequently, its natural range is concentrated within these specific South Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Ardisia colorata, possesses specific medicinal properties that are primarily derived from its fruits. These small, fleshy berries are a distinctive feature of the species and serve as the key component when preparing traditional remedies. In various ethnobotanical applications, the fruits are utilized for their bioactive compounds, contributing to the plant's overall therapeutic profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ardisia colorata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ardisiphenol A, ardisiphenol B, ardisiphenol C, bergenin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ardisiphenol A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ardisiphenol B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ardisiphenol C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bergenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ardisia colorata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |