Ardisia humilis
Ardisia humilis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Ardisia humilis, scientifically known as Ardisia humilis, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, this plant is valued for its bioactive compounds, which offer potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It serves as a significant botanical resource in various herbal healing practices worldwide.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ardisia humilisDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across parts of East and South Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the Hainan province as well as throughout the China Southeast region. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found growing in the state of Assam. It also inhabits the territory of Bangladesh within the same subcontinent. Finally, the plant's range extends further into the mountainous regions of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Ardisia humilis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-(2,4,6-trihydroxyphenyl)-11-(2-hydroxyphenyl)undecan-1-one, 1-(2,6-dihydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-11-(2,6-dihydroxyphenyl)undecan-1-one.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1-(2,4,6-trihydroxyphenyl)-11-(2-hydroxyphenyl)undecan-1-one | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-(2,6-dihydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-11-(2,6-dihydroxyphenyl)undecan-1-one | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1-(2,4,6-trihydroxyphenyl)-11-(2-hydroxyphenyl)undecan-1-one
- Journal of natural products
1-(2,6-dihydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-11-(2,6-dihydroxyphenyl)undecan-1-one
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Ardisia humilis has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanol extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethanol extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ethanol extract
- Journal of natural products