Ilex chinensis
Ilex chinensis, commonly known as the Chinese holly, is a versatile evergreen shrub prized in traditional medicine. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, its leaves and fruits are utilized to support cardiovascular health and reduce inflammation. This resilient plant remains a significant botanical resource in both herbal studies and landscaping.
- Scientific name: Ilex chinensis
- Family: Aquifoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Aquifoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Aquifoliaceae and falls under the genus Ilex.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Aquifoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Aquifoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ilex | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is native to several distinct regions across East and Southeast Asia. In mainland China, its presence is primarily noted throughout the South-Central and Southeast provinces. The species also extends its range into the island of Taiwan. Beyond the Chinese mainland, it can be found growing in Japan within Eastern Asia. Finally, its geographical reach includes the Indo-China region, specifically in Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ilex chinensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, glycosides, triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |