Ehretia microphylla
Ehretiia microphylla, commonly known as the small-leaved Ehratia, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its bioactive properties, it is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. This plant serves as a vital botanical resource in various indigenous pharmacological traditions.
- Scientific name: Ehretia microphylla
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Ehretia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Boraginales | WCVP |
| Family | Boraginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ehretia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within the Arabian Peninsula, its presence is noted throughout the Gulf States. In China, it can be found specifically in Hainan as well as across China Southeast. Its range extends into Eastern Asia, where it inhabits the Nansei-shoto islands. Finally, the species is also distributed throughout Taiwan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Activities
Ehretia microphylla has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimutagenic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |