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Ardisia crenata subsp. crenata

Ardisia crenata subsp. crenata · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Ardisia crenata subsp. crenata, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to East Asia. Renowned for its glossy foliage and delicate pink flowers, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential through its diverse bioactive compounds.

Family
Primulaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Bladhia Elegans · Bladhia Kusukusensis · 29 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ardisia crenata subsp. crenata

Synonyms

Sources: Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales, falling into the family Primulaceae. Finally, its taxonomic hierarchy concludes with the genus Ardisia, specifically identified as the subspecies crenata.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Ericales
Family Primulaceae
Genus Ardisia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found growing in Mauritius, Réunion, and the Seychelles. Its range also extends significantly into East Asia. Within China, it is specifically located in the South-Central provinces. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit the tropical island of Hainan.

Region Area
Western Indian Ocean Mauritius
Western Indian Ocean Réunion
Western Indian Ocean Seychelles
China China South-Central
China Hainan
China China Southeast
China Tibet
Eastern Asia Japan
Eastern Asia Korea
Eastern Asia Nansei-shoto

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Ardisia crenata subsp. crenata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coumarins, Flavonoids, Lignans, Saponins, Terpenes.

Chemicals reported in Ardisia crenata subsp. crenata
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Coumarins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lignans 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Saponins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Terpenes 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Coumarins

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Flavonoids

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Lignans

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Saponins

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Terpenes

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Ardisia crenata subsp. crenata has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Zhushagen, Zijinniu.

Preparations reported for Ardisia crenata subsp. crenata
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Zhushagen 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Zijinniu 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Zhushagen

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Zijinniu

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica