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Glycosmis ovoidea

Glycosmis ovoidea · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Glycosmis ovoidea, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to tropical regions. Widely utilized in traditional medicine, particularly in Ayurvedic practices, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Its various parts are studied for their bioactive compounds, demonstrating promising antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties in herbal treatments.

Family
Rutaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Glycosmis Craibii Var. Glabra · Glycosmis Singuliflora Var. Glabra

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Glycosmis ovoidea

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Glycosmis, specifically as the species Glycosmis ovoidea.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Sapindales
Family Rutaceae
Genus Glycosmis

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within certain tropical and subtropical regions. In China, its presence is noted specifically in the Hainan province. Moving into the Indo-China region, it can be found growing in Cambodia. Furthermore, the species is also distributed throughout Thailand. Finally, the plant's range extends across the landscape of Vietnam.

Region Area
China Hainan
Indo-China Cambodia
Indo-China Thailand
Indo-China Vietnam

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Glycosmis ovoidea has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5,3'-dihydroxy-3,6,7,8,4'-pentamethoxyflavone, Kimcuongin, PMF.

Chemicals reported in Glycosmis ovoidea
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
5,3'-dihydroxy-3,6,7,8,4'-pentamethoxyflavone 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kimcuongin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
PMF 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

5,3'-dihydroxy-3,6,7,8,4'-pentamethoxyflavone

  1. Fitoterapia
  2. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Kimcuongin

  1. Fitoterapia

PMF

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Activities

Glycosmis ovoidea has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Activities reported in Glycosmis ovoidea
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cytotoxic

  1. Fitoterapia

Conditions

Glycosmis ovoidea has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include breast cancer, cancer.

Conditions investigated for Glycosmis ovoidea
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Breast cancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Breast cancer

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Cancer

  1. Fitoterapia