Coriaria ruscifolia
Coriaria ruscifolia, commonly known as the shrubby coriander, is a distinctive medicinal plant found in various subtropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it has been traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments. Understanding its phytochemical properties is essential for exploring its therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Coriaria ruscifolia
- Family: Coriariaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Cucurbitales, it is classified under the family Coriariaceae. Specifically, the medicinal species is identified by its genus, Coriaria, and its species name, ruscifolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cucurbitales | WCVP |
| Family | Coriariaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Coriaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Coriaria ruscifolia, is recognized by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In the Sindhi language, it is commonly referred to as شانشي صوبو.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sd | شانشي صوبو | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across various island regions within the Oceania area. In the Papuasian region, it can be found growing in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Its range extends further into the Southwestern Pacific, where it is present in Fiji. Additionally, the species is documented in the archipelago of Samoa. Finally, the geographical presence of this medicinal plant includes the islands of Vanuatu.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Papuasia | Solomon Is. | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Fiji | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Samoa | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Vanuatu | WCVP |
| South-Central Pacific | Society Is. | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Coriaria ruscifolia, is often noted for its distinctive botanical characteristics, particularly regarding its reproductive structures. The most notable medicinal and biological component of this species is its fruits, which typically develop as small, fleshy berries. While these fruits are a primary feature of the plant's morphology, it is important to note that they often contain potent cyanogenic glycosides, making their chemical composition a critical aspect of the plant's pharmacological profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Coriaria ruscifolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Corianin, ellagic acid 3,3'-dimethylether.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Corianin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid 3,3'-dimethylether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |