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Glycosmis parviflora

Glycosmis parviflora · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Glycosmis parviflora, scientifically known as Glycosmis parviflora, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves and bark possess significant bioactive properties. It is widely utilized for treating various ailments, including digestive issues, skin infections, and inflammatory conditions, offering valuable therapeutic potential.

Family
Rutaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Leaf · Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Glycosmis Citrifolia · Amyris Axilliflora · 7 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Glycosmis parviflora

Synonyms

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 ordered under Sapindales and placed in the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Glycosmis, specifically as the species Glycosmis parviflora.

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

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans several distinct regions. In South Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted in Angola. Moving toward East Asia, it can be found growing in Japan. Its distribution within China is quite extensive, covering the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan regions. Consequently, these locations highlight the plant's wide ecological footprint across multiple continents.

Region Area Source
South Tropical Africa Angola WCVP
China China South-Central WCVP
China Hainan WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
Eastern Asia Japan WCVP
Eastern Asia Taiwan WCVP
Indo-China Laos WCVP
Indo-China Myanmar WCVP
Indo-China Vietnam WCVP
Malesia Philippines WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Glycosmis parviflora, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, most notably its roots and leaves. The roots are often harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies, while the leaves serve as a primary source of therapeutic agents, frequently employed in infusions or topical applications to treat various ailments. Together, these plant parts contribute to the overall pharmacological profile of the species.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf Natural product research (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
root Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Glycosmis parviflora has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Glycobismine D, Glycobismine E, Glycocitlone A, Glycocitlone B, Glycocitlone C.

Chemicals reported in Glycosmis parviflora
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Glycobismine D 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Glycobismine E 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Glycocitlone A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Glycocitlone B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Glycocitlone C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Glycocitrine V 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Glycocitrine VI 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Glycocitrine-Iv 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Glycobismine D

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Glycobismine E

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Glycocitlone A

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Glycocitlone B

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Glycocitlone C

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Glycocitrine V

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Glycocitrine VI

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Glycocitrine-Iv

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
ethyl acetate extract Natural product research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
leaves Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
roots Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆