Ardisia javanica
Ardisia javanica, commonly known as Java Ardisia, is a perennial shrub native to tropical Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, this plant is valued for its diverse bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, offering significant potential in treating various ailments through herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Ardisia javanica
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ericales, it is classified under the family Primulaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Ardisia, specifically as the species Ardisia javaica.
| 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 javaica, is known by various regional names depending on the language and location. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Java Ardisia, while in Indonesian, it is known as Akal Kelapa. In Malay, the plant is called Pokok Akal Kelapa, and in Chinese, it is referred to as Kǎ tì xiǎo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across the various regions of the Malesia botanical zone. Its presence can be documented throughout the island of Borneo and the island of Jawa. Additionally, it is found scattered across the Lesser Sunda Islands. The species also extends its range to include the island of Sulawesi. Finally, its geographical footprint encompasses the large island of Sumatera.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ardisia javanica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include embelin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| embelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |