Embelia laeta
Embelia laeta, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub, belongs to the Embellia genus. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical profile, this plant offers therapeutic potential in traditional medicine. Researchers are increasingly exploring its bioactive compounds for their antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, highlighting its importance in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Embelia laeta
- Family: Primulaceae
- 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 and order Ericales, it is situated in the family Primulaceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Embelia, which includes the species Embelia laeta.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Primulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Embelia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Embelia laeta, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is known as 酸藤子 (zh) or 酸果藤 (zh), while in mainland China, it is specifically called 酸藤子 (zh-cn). In Taiwan, the plant is identified by the names 正藤木槲 (zh-tw) and 酸果藤 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 酸藤子 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 正藤木槲 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 酸藤子 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 酸果藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 酸果藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 酸藤果 | Wikidata |
| zh | 酸醋藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 酸藤户 | Wikidata |
| zh | 酸藤木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 甜酸叶 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions in East Asia. Within China, it can be found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its range also extends to the tropical island of Hainan. Moving further east, the species is documented in the country of Japan. Finally, its geographical presence includes the island of Taiwan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Embelia laeta has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin-7-O-glucoside, chrysoeriol, gallic acid, hyperin, physcion.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin-7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysoeriol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| physcion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanillic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |