Harrisonia perforata
Harrisonia perforata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (26 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Harrisonia perforata, scientifically known as Harrisonia perforata, is a medicinal shrub native to various African regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as fever, skin infections, and gastrointestinal issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Fruit · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Anisifolium Pubescens · Ebelingia Paucijuga · 11 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Harrisonia perforataSynonyms
- Anisifolium pubescens
- Ebelingia paucijuga
- Feroniella pubescens
- Lasiolepis bennetii var. paucijuga
- Lasiolepis bennetii var. multijuga
- Harrisonia bennettii
- Harrisonia citrinicarpa
- Feroniella puberula
- Paliurus dubius
- Paliurus perforatus
- Limonia pubescens
- Lasiolepis paucijuga
- Lasiolepis multijuga
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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Harrisonia perforata, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The roots are often gathered for their therapeutic properties, while the fruits serve as a key part of the plant's reproductive structure. Additionally, the stems provide the essential framework for growth, and both the twigs and smaller twigs are frequently harvested for decoctions or infusions to treat specific ailments.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | Phytochemistry (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | The American journal of Chinese medicine (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | Natural product research (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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, Haperforine A, Haperforine E, Perforalactone B, Perforamone C.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Desacetylhaperforine A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Haperforine A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Haperforine E | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Perforalactone B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Perforamone C | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linoleic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
12-Desacetylhaperforine A
- Journal of natural products
Haperforine A
- Journal of natural products
Haperforine E
- Journal of natural products
Perforalactone B
- International journal of molecular sciences
Perforamone C
- Natural product research
linoleic acid
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
palmitic acid
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Activities
Harrisonia perforata has 1 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antipyretic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antipyretic | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | Organic letters (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Parkinson's disease | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atopic dermatitis | Research in pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cervical cancer | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | Research in pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tobacco mosaic virus | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| EtOAc extract | Organic letters (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Twigs | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alcohol extraction | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crude extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dichloromethane extract | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| petroleum ether extraction | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | The American journal of Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots and stem | The American journal of Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| water extracts | Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |