Ilex godajam
Ilex godajam, commonly known as Holly, is a versatile medicinal plant cherished in traditional healing. Renowned for its potent antioxidant properties, it offers significant therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. This resilient shrub serves as a valuable natural resource for supporting holistic health and overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Ilex godajam
- Family: Aquifoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic details place it in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Aquifoliales, belonging to the family Aquifoliaceae. It is specifically identified 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 exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across parts of Asia. In China, it can be found growing in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan regions. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the state of Assam. Furthermore, the species is also naturally distributed throughout Bangladesh. These locations highlight the specific tropical and subtropical habitats preferred by the species.
| 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 | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Activities
Ilex godajam has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Analgesic, Antihyperglycemic, Antihyperlipidemic, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperlipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |