Ardisia thyrsiflora
Ardisia thyrsiflora, commonly known as a rare medicinal shrub, belongs to the Primulaceae family. Native to specific tropical forest ecosystems, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its unique phytochemical properties. Researchers are increasingly exploring its potential bioactive compounds for their therapeutic applications in modern pharmacological studies.
- Scientific name: Ardisia thyrsiflora
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Ardisia thyrsiflora, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ericales and the family Primulaceae. Finally, its taxonomic placement is completed 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ardisia thyrsiflora, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is widely recognized by the names 南方紫金牛 (zh-cn, zh, zh-hans), 细柄罗伞 (zh), and 圆果罗伞 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-cn | 南方紫金牛 | Wikidata |
| zh | 南方紫金牛 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 南方紫金牛 | Wikidata |
| zh | 细柄罗伞 | Wikidata |
| zh | 圆果罗伞 | Wikidata |
| zh | 豹子眼睛果 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红毛走马胎 | Wikidata |
| zh | 滇紫金牛 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spread across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. It can also be found in the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Beyond China, the species extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the state of Assam. Together, these locations define the natural habitat and distribution pattern of Ardisia thyrsiflora.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |