Gymnosporia emarginata
Gymnosporia emarginata, commonly known as the "Bush Mango" or "Wild Jujube" in various regions, is a versatile medicinal shrub. Valued in traditional healing practices, its leaves, bark, and roots possess significant bioactive properties. It is frequently utilized for treating skin ailments, digestive issues, and various inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Gymnosporia emarginata
- Family: Celastraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Celastrales, falling into the family Celastraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Gymnosporia, specifically as the species Gymnosporia emarginata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Celastrales | WCVP |
| Family | Celastraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gymnosporia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Gymnosporia emarginata, is referred to by the common name 台湾裸实 in Chinese (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 台湾裸实 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in India. It also has a documented presence within the same subcontinent in Sri Lanka. Moving towards the Malesia region, the species is located in Malaya. These locations define the primary natural range for this medicinal plant.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Activities
Gymnosporia emarginata has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |