Huberantha cerasoides
Huberantha cerasoides, commonly known as the "Cerasoide" or "Palo de Ceraso," is a resilient medicinal shrub native to South America. Valued in traditional herbalism, its leaves and bark possess unique bioactive properties. This plant is frequently utilized for its potential therapeutic effects in treating various inflammatory and digestive conditions.
- Scientific name: Huberantha cerasoides
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Annonaceae. Finally, it is specifically categorized under the genus Huberantha.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Huberantha | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Huberantha cerasoides, is known by several common names depending on the regional linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 细基丸, a name that is consistently applied in both Simplified Chinese (zh-cn: 细基丸) and Traditional Chinese (zh-tw: 細基丸) scripts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 细基丸 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 细基丸 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 細基丸 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across various regions of Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the state of Assam. Additionally, the species is distributed within the borders of Bangladesh. Together, these locations highlight the specific environmental niches where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Huberantha cerasoides, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The stem bark is a significant part of the plant, often harvested for its specific chemical constituents used in traditional medicinal preparations. Additionally, the roots are also valued, as they contain bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's overall medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Huberantha cerasoides has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |