Ardisia silvestris
Ardisia silvestris, commonly known as a species of forest shrub, is a medicinal plant valued in traditional herbal practices. Found primarily in tropical regions, it possesses diverse phytochemical properties. Researchers study its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications, particularly in addressing inflammatory conditions and supporting overall holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Ardisia silvestris
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Ericales, it falls under the family Primulaceae. It is specifically identified within the genus Ardisia, with the species name being silvestris.
| 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, known scientifically as Ardisia silvestris, is referred to by several common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is called 短柄紫金牛, a name that is consistently used across different linguistic variants, including the simplified characters used in mainland China (zh-cn: 短柄紫金牛) and the traditional characters used in Taiwan (zh-tw: 短柄紫金牛).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 短柄紫金牛 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 短柄紫金牛 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 短柄紫金牛 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Ardisia silvestris, exhibits a specific and limited geographical range within Asia. Its distribution is primarily concentrated in the tropical and subtropical regions of the East and Southeast. In China, it can be found specifically on the island of Hainan. Furthermore, the species extends into the Indo-China region, where it is native to Vietnam. These locations highlight the plant's preference for the distinct ecological zones found in these territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ardisia silvestris has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ardisia silvestris has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cell death.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cell death | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |