Green mistletoe
Ileostylus micranthus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (17 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Green mistletoe, scientifically known as Ileostylus micranthus, is a fascinating hemiparasitic plant valued in traditional medicine. Often found in tropical regions, it is utilized for its bioactive compounds to treat various ailments, including inflammation and fever. Understanding its botanical properties offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Loranthaceae
- Native range
- Australasia
- Parts used
- Dried Leaves · Leaves
- Common names
- Green Mistletoe
- Scientific synonyms
- Loranthus Micranthus · Loranthus Aucklandicus
Names
Common Names
- Green mistletoe
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ileostylus micranthusSynonyms
- Loranthus micranthus
- Loranthus aucklandicus
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Santalales, specifically within the family Loranthaceae. Taxonomically, it is identified under the genus Ileostylus, which includes the species Ileostylus micrantus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Santalales | WCVP |
| Family | Loranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ileostylus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several islands in the Oceania region. Within Australia, its presence is limited to the Norfolk Island territory. It is also widely documented across the North Island of New Zealand. Furthermore, the species can be found throughout the South Island of New Zealand. These locations define the primary geographical range for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Norfolk Is. | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand South | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ileostylus micranthus, utilizes various components for its medicinal applications, most notably its stems, leaves, and dried leaves. The stems serve as a structural foundation for the plant's growth, while the fresh leaves contain active compounds essential for its therapeutic properties. In many traditional practices, the leaves are harvested and processed into dried leaves to preserve their potency and allow for easier storage and administration in various herbal remedies.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dried leaves | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ileostylus micranthus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6-O-galloyl-salidroside, Lupinine, Peltatoside, RUTIN, Salidroside.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6-O-galloyl-salidroside | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lupinine | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Peltatoside | EXCLI journal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | EXCLI journal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salidroside | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ileostylus micranthus has 7 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Immunostimulant, Antidiabetic, Antihypertensive, Antiinflammatory.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Immunostimulant | Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | EXCLI journal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dried leaves | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf nanoparticles | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol extract | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| petroleum ether extract | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem nanoparticles | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |