Glycosmis pentaphylla
Gin berry
Glycosmis pentaphyllia, commonly known as Ashoka or False Ashoka, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical Asia. Renowned in traditional Ayurveda, its leaves, roots, and bark possess potent antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. It is widely utilized to treat digestive ailments, skin disorders, and inflammatory conditions in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Glycosmis pentaphylla
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Glycosmis pentaphyllla, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Rutaceae and falls under the genus Glycosmis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Glycosmis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Glycosmis pentaphylla, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In English, it is referred to as both Orangeberry in Canada (en-ca) and the United Kingdom (en-gb), while in Chinese (zh), it is called 山小橘. Its regional names also include പാണൽ in Malayalam (ml) and আশশেওড়া in Bengali (bn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 山小橘 | Wikidata |
| en-ca | Orangeberry | Wikidata |
| en-gb | Orangeberry | Wikidata |
| ml | പാണൽ | Wikidata |
| bn | আশশেওড়া | Wikidata |
| th | เขยตาย | Wikidata |
| ta | பூமிப்பழம் | Wikidata |
| fa | اورنج بری | Wikidata |
| su | Gongséng | Wikidata |
| mad | Ruk-jherrughân | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations across the Asian continent. Within the country of China, it can be specifically found in the South-Central regions. Its presence is also significant across the Indian Subcontinent, spanning from the state of Assam to the broader territories of India. Furthermore, the species is distributed throughout the East Himalaya mountain range. Finally, its geographical reach extends into the neighboring nation of Bangladesh.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Glycosmis pentaphyllia, contains various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The woody stems provide the structural framework for the shrub, while the roots and the specialized root bark are often harvested for their concentrated medicinal compounds. The vibrant green leaves are a primary source of bioactive constituents, and when processed into a potent leaf extract, they are frequently employed in traditional remedies to treat various ailments.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Glycosmis pentaphylla has 21 reported phytochemicals identified across 21 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include N-p-coumaroyltyramine, Noracronycine, arborinine, carbalexin A, chrysin.
- Total chemicals
- 21
- Scientific sources
- 21
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| N-p-coumaroyltyramine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Noracronycine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arborinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carbalexin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coronaridine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dictamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glybomine B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycoborinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Glycosmis pentaphylla has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Cytotoxic, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Glycosmis pentaphylla has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, bronchitis, cancers, hepatocellular carcinoma, jaundice.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |