Harrisonia perforata
Harrisonia perforata, commonly known as the "perforated harrisonia," is a versatile medicinal shrub native to various African regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves and roots are utilized to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to gastrointestinal issues, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern therapeutic research and development.
- Scientific name: Harrisonia perforata
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Harrisonia perforata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Harrisonia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Harrisonia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several regions across Asia. In China, it can be found specifically in Hainan and throughout China Southeast. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is recorded in Bangladesh. Additionally, the species is located within the Indo-China region, specifically inhabiting the Andaman Islands. Finally, its range includes the country of Cambodia, completing its wide regional footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Harrisonia perforata has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 12-desacetylhaperforine A, Linoleic acid, Palmitic acid, haperforine A, haperforine E.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 12-desacetylhaperforine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Linoleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| haperforine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| haperforine E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| perforalactone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| perforamone C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Harrisonia perforata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Harrisonia perforata has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, atopic dermatitis, cervical cancer, malaria.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Parkinson's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atopic dermatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cervical cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tobacco mosaic virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |