Ilex chinensis
Ilex chinensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Ilex chinensis, is a versatile evergreen shrub highly valued in traditional medicine. Often referred to as Chinese Holly, its leaves and berries possess potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. Used extensively in herbal remedies, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential for various health wellness applications.
- Family
- Aquifoliaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ilex Purpurea Var. Myriadenia · Ilex Purpurea Var. Nervosa · 10 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ilex chinensisSynonyms
- Ilex purpurea var. myriadenia
- Ilex purpurea var. nervosa
- Ilex oldhamii
- Symplocos courtoisii
- Celastrus bodinieri
- Embelia rubroviolacea
- Ilex chinensis f. angustifolia
- Callicarpa cavaleriei
- Ilex jinggangshanensis
- Ilex purpurea var. oldhamii
- Ilex myriadenia
- Ilex purpurea
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 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Glycosides, Pedunculoside, Rutundic acid, Ziyuglycoside I.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glycosides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pedunculoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rutundic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ziyuglycoside I | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Glycosides
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Pedunculoside
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Rutundic acid
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Ziyuglycoside I
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
triterpenoids
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica