Atalantia buxifolia
Atalantia buxifolia, commonly known as the Boxwood Atalantia, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Valued in traditional ethnobotany, its leaves and fruits possess significant bioactive properties. Research highlights its potential antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, offering promising therapeutic applications in developing natural treatments for various ailments.
- Scientific name: Atalantia buxifolia
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Atalantia buxifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Rutaceae and is categorized under the genus Atalantia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Atalantia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Atalantia buxifolia, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 酒饼簕 and 乌柑. Specifically, the names used in mainland China (zh-cn), Taiwan (zh-tw), and simplified Chinese (zh-hans) are all recorded as 酒饼簕 or 酒餅簕, respectively.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 酒饼簕 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 酒饼簕 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 酒餅簕 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 酒饼簕 | Wikidata |
| zh | 乌柑 | Wikidata |
| zh | 狗骨簕 | Wikidata |
| zh | 雷公簕 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蠔壳刺 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山柑仔 | Wikidata |
| zh | 梅橘 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across various regions of East and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is documented in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan provinces. The species also extends its range to the island of Taiwan within Eastern Asia. Additionally, the plant can be found in the Indo-China region, specifically in Laos. Together, these locations define its specific ecological footprint across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Atalantia buxifolia, offers various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The medicinal properties are often derived from the root bark, which is harvested with care to ensure potency. Additionally, the rhizomes serve as a significant part of the plant's therapeutic profile, containing essential bioactive compounds. For long-term storage and standardized dosing, the dried root is frequently employed, providing a stable form of the plant material for various herbal preparations.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |