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Siebold Ardisia

Ardisia sieboldii · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Siebold Ardisia, scientifically known as Ardisia sieboldii, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to East Asian forests. Renowned for its glossy foliage and small, fragrant flowers, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in various herbal practices. It holds significant interest in ethnobotany for its potential therapeutic and bioactive properties.

Family
Primulaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Siebold Ardisia
Scientific synonyms
Ardisia Sieboldii F. Rubricarpa · Tinus Sieboldii · 5 more

Names

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ardisia sieboldii

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Ericales and the family Primulaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Ardisia, specifically as the species Ardisia sieboldii.

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 widespread presence across several key regions of Eastern Asia. In mainland China, its distribution is specifically concentrated within the Southeast region. Its range extends significantly into Japan, encompassing various island territories. Specifically, it can be found inhabiting the Nansei-shoto and Ogasawara-shoto island chains. Finally, the species is also documented as growing in Taiwan.

Region Area Source
China China Southeast WCVP
Eastern Asia Japan WCVP
Eastern Asia Nansei-shoto WCVP
Eastern Asia Ogasawara-shoto WCVP
Eastern Asia Taiwan WCVP
Indo-China Vietnam WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Ardisia sieboldii, is a medicinal species where the leaves serve as a primary component for therapeutic use. These leaves are typically characterized by their glossy, dark green texture and elliptical shape, which contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its traditional medicinal applications. In various herbal practices, these leaves are processed and utilized to harness their natural properties to support health.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Ardisia sieboldii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ardisiaquinone A, resorcinol.

Chemicals reported in Ardisia sieboldii
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Ardisiaquinone A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
resorcinol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ardisiaquinone A

  1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

resorcinol

  1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Activities

Ardisia sieboldii has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Cytotoxic Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Ardisia sieboldii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, inflammation.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
cancer Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
inflammation Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
70% methanol extracts Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆