Callicarpa integerrima
Callicarpa integerrima · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (33 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Callicarpa integerrima, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Often found in specific tropical habitats, this species holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Researchers explore its bioactive compounds to uncover potential applications in treating various ailments, highlighting its profound value in traditional medicine.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Callicarpa integerrimaTaxonomical Classification
This plant, Callicarpa integerrima, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Callicarpa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Callicarpa | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Callicarpa integerrima, exhibits a specific regional presence within Asia. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated within the borders of China. Specifically, it can be found growing in the South-Central regions of the country. Furthermore, the species is also documented to inhabit the Southeast parts of China. This localized range highlights the particular environmental niches it occupies within these provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Callicarpa integerrima, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in its medicinal profile. The leaves are characterized by their specific shape and texture, serving as the key part of the plant harvested for traditional therapeutic applications. In various herbal practices, these leaves are often processed to extract bioactive compounds believed to provide healing benefits.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Callicarpa integerrima has 21 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include COMPOUND 6, Compound 3, (-)-Spathulenol, 1,6-Cyclodecadiene, 2alpha-hydroxy ursolic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| COMPOUND 6 | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 3 | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Spathulenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,6-Cyclodecadiene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2alpha-hydroxy ursolic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-acetyl oleanolic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-CARYOPHYLLENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Clerodane Diterpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Clerodane Diterpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
COMPOUND 6
- Chinese journal of natural medicines
- Natural product research
Compound 3
- Fitoterapia
- Natural product research
(-)-Spathulenol
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
1,6-Cyclodecadiene
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
2alpha-hydroxy ursolic acid
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
3-acetyl oleanolic acid
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
ALPHA-CARYOPHYLLENE
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Clerodane Diterpenes
- Small methods
Clerodane Diterpenoids
- Natural product research
Medicinal Uses
Callicarpa integerrima has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include MRSA, inflammation, lung injury, scrofula.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| MRSA | Chinese journal of natural medicines (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Pharmacological research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung injury | Pharmacological research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scrofula | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| essential oil from the leaves | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |