Ardisia pusilla
Ardisia pusilla · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Ardisia pusilla, scientifically known as Ardisia pusilla, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its leaves and roots contain essential phytochemicals, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Bladhia Villosa Var. Liukiuensis · Bladhia Villosa · 2 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ardisia pusillaSynonyms
- Bladhia villosa var. liukiuensis
- Bladhia villosa
- Ardisia pusilla f. liukiuensis
- Ardisia villosa var. liukiuensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Ardisia pusilla, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ericales. Finally, it is a member of the family Primulaceae and is situated within 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 |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several distinct regions within East Asia. In China, its presence is noted throughout both the South-Central and Southeast territories. The species also extends into the island nations of Japan and Korea. Furthermore, its geographical range includes the Nansei-shoto islands. These diverse locations highlight the plant's broad ecological footprint across the Eastern Asian landscape.
| 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 |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ardisia pusilla has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ardipusilloside I, Coumarins, Flavonoids, Lignans, Steroids.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ardipusilloside I | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Coumarins | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lignans | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Steroids | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bergenin | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ardisia pusilla has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancers.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancers | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| extract | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-butanol fraction | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |