Callicarpa nudiflora
Callicarpa nudiflora, commonly known as a member of the beautyberry family, is a distinctive medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its unique foliage and berry clusters, this plant offers significant pharmacological potential, particularly for its bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments in diverse herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Callicarpa nudiflora
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Callicarpa. Specifically, it is identified as the species Callicarpa nudiflora.
| 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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Asia. In China, it can be found in the Hainan province as well as throughout China Southeast. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in Bangladesh. Additionally, the species is native to various parts of India. Finally, its range includes the island nation of Sri Lanka.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Callicarpa nudiflora has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Luteolin, callicarpic acid A, chrysoeriol, compound 3, compound 6.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| callicarpic acid A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysoeriol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 6 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpenoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Callicarpa nudiflora has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, Zika virus, cervicitis, inflammation, uric acid.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zika virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cervicitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |