Ardisia crenata subsp. crenata
Ardisia crenata subsp. crenata, commonly known as Coral Berry, is a versatile evergreen shrub valued in traditional medicine. Native to tropical regions, it features distinctive red berries and glossy leaves. This plant is widely studied for its diverse bioactive compounds, offering potential therapeutic benefits in treating various inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Ardisia crenata subsp. crenata
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Primulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ardisia | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |