Ardisia gigantifolia
Ardisia gigantifolia, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub, is a plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Found in tropical regions, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique phytochemical profile makes it a subject of growing interest in contemporary pharmacological research and studies.
- Scientific name: Ardisia gigantifolia
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales, it is a member of the family Primulaceae. Specifically, it is identified by 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, Ardisia gigantifolia, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 走马胎 (zh), 走马风 (zh), or 山猪药 (zh). Specifically, in Mainland China, the name used is 走马胎 (zh-cn), while in Taiwan, it is known as 走馬胎 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 走马胎 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 走马胎 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 走馬胎 | Wikidata |
| zh | 走马风 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山猪药 | Wikidata |
| zh | 走马胎叶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 马胎 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in East and Southeast Asia. Within China, it can be found throughout the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its range extends into the Indo-China peninsula, where it is documented in both Laos and Thailand. These specific locations highlight the tropical and subtropical habitats favored by the species. Consequently, its geographical presence is primarily concentrated within these distinct Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ardisia gigantiifolia, utilizes various morphological structures to support its growth and medicinal properties. The sturdy stems provide the essential structural framework, elevating the foliage toward sunlight, while the broad, expansive leaves serve as the primary site for photosynthesis and the concentration of bioactive compounds. Additionally, the plant possesses a specialized rhizome, which functions as a subterranean storage organ, allowing the species to persist in its habitat and potentially harbor concentrated medicinal constituents within its underground network.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ardisia gigantifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ardisia gigantifolia has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bruises, rheumatism, tuberculosis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bruises | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |