Ardisia crispa
Ardisia crispa, commonly known as the Evergreen Ardisia, is a resilient shrub native to tropical forest understories. Valued in traditional medicine, its glossy leaves and vibrant berries harbor bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized for its potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, offering significant potential in modern ethnopharmacology.
- Scientific name: Ardisia crispa
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales, it is specifically situated in the family Primulaceae. Finally, it is categorized 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, known scientifically as Ardisia crispa, is recognized by various local names across different regions and languages. In Japan, it is referred to as カラタチバナ (karatachibana), while in Chinese-speaking regions, it is commonly called 百两金 (bǎiliǎngjīn) in mainland China and 百兩金 in Taiwan. In the Malay Archipelago, its names reflect its local identity, being known as Mata Ayam (tumbuhan) in Indonesia and Mata ayam in Malaysia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | カラタチバナ | Wikidata |
| zh | 百两金 | Wikidata |
| id | Mata Ayam (tumbuhan) | Wikidata |
| ms | Mata ayam | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 百兩金 | Wikidata |
| su | Ki Ajag | Wikidata |
| lzh | 百兩金 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 百两金 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 百两金 | Wikidata |
| ja | 百両 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several key regions of Eastern Asia. Within China, its distribution is specifically noted in the South-Central and Southeast territories. Moving further east, the species is also found throughout the islands of Japan. Its range extends northward to include the Korean Peninsula. Additionally, the plant can be located within the Nansei-shoto island group.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ardisia crispa, is a medicinal species where specific components are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The roots are often employed in traditional practices to address various ailments due to their bioactive compounds. Additionally, the leaves extract is frequently used, serving as a concentrated source of medicinal constituents that can be applied or ingested to promote healing and wellness.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ardisia crispa has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-methoxy-6-undecyl-1,4-benzoquinone, BQ, coumarins, flavonoids, lignans.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-methoxy-6-undecyl-1,4-benzoquinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BQ | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ardisia crispa has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antipyretic, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ardisia crispa has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Rheumatoid arthritis, collagen-induced arthritis, fever, inflammation, injuries.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| collagen-induced arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| injuries | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| laryngeal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| synovitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |