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Ardisia cymosa var. cymosa

Ardisia cymosa var. cymosa, commonly known as a member of the Primulaceae family, is a distinctive evergreen shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its glossy foliage and clusters of small, vibrant flowers, this botanical specimen holds significant interest in ethnobotany for its potential therapeutic and medicinal properties.

  • Scientific name: Ardisia cymosa var. cymosa
  • Family: Primulaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

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 identity is defined by the genus Ardisia, specifically as the variety cymosa.

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 broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of East and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted in both the South-Central and Southeast provinces. The species also extends into the Nansei-shoto islands within the Eastern Asia region. Furthermore, its range includes the island of Taiwan, marking another significant part of its Eastern Asian habitat. Finally, the distribution reaches into the Indo-China region, specifically documented in Thailand.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
Eastern Asia Nansei-shoto WCVP
Eastern Asia Taiwan WCVP
Indo-China Thailand WCVP
Indo-China Vietnam WCVP
Malesia Borneo WCVP
Malesia Jawa WCVP
Malesia Malaya WCVP
Malesia Philippines WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Ardisia cymosa var. cymosa, utilizes its roots as a vital component for both structural stability and the absorption of essential nutrients and water from the soil. In the context of traditional medicinal practices, these roots are often the specific part of the plant harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds believed to possess therapeutic properties.
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