Glycosmis
Glycosmis, commonly known as various local names depending on the species, belongs to the Rutaceae family. These evergreen shrubs or small trees are highly valued in traditional medicine. They contain diverse bioactive compounds, including alkaloids, which offer significant therapeutic potential for treating various ailments and promoting overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Glycosmis
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Ultimately, the medicinal species is categorized 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, belonging to the genus Glycosmis, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), it is referred to as 山小桔属, while in Traditional Chinese (zh-hant) and the Cantonese dialect used in Hong Kong (zh-hk), the name is written as 山小桔屬. In Malayalam (ml), it is commonly called പാണൽ, and in Vietnamese (vi), it is known as Chi Cơm rượu.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 山小桔属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 山小桔屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 山小桔屬 | Wikidata |
| ml | പാണൽ | Wikidata |
| vi | Chi Cơm rượu | Wikidata |
| zh | 山小橘属 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 山小桔属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 山小橘屬 | Wikidata |
| zh | 石苓舅屬 | Wikidata |
| ml | പാഞ്ചി | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across multiple regions in Asia and Africa. In the continent of Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Angola in South Tropical Africa. Within China, the species occupies a wide variety of territories, including the South-Central and Southeast regions. Furthermore, it can be found in the tropical environment of Hainan and the high-altitude landscapes of Tibet. These scattered locations demonstrate the plant's ability to adapt to different climatic zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Activities
Glycosmis has 8 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |