Ilex hainanensis
Ilex hainanensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Ilex hainanenensis, is a rare medicinal shrub native to specific subtropical regions. Valued for its unique phytochemical properties, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential in traditional practices. Researchers are currently exploring its bioactive compounds to uncover new applications in modern pharmacology and natural wellness treatments.
- Family
- Aquifoliaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ilex Rotunda Var. Hainanensis · Ilex Hunanensis
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ilex hainanensisSynonyms
- Ilex rotunda var. hainanensis
- Ilex hunanensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Aquifoliales in the family Aquifoliaceae. Finally, its taxonomic placement is completed within 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 specific geographical distribution concentrated within certain regions of China. It is found across the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, its presence extends to the tropical landscapes of Hainan. The species also inhabits the various areas of China Southeast. Together, these locations define the natural range of this medicinal plant.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ilex hainanensis, utilizes its leaves as a primary anatomical feature for survival and potential medicinal application. These leaves are characterized by their specific shape, texture, and arrangement on the stems, which are essential for photosynthesis and the production of bioactive compounds. In the context of its medicinal properties, the chemical constituents concentrated within the leaf tissue often serve as the focal point for study and therapeutic use.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ilex hainanensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ilexgenin A, Ilexsaponin A1, Ursolic acid, beta-sitosterol 3-O-beta-D-glucoside.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ilexgenin A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ilexsaponin A1 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ursolic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol 3-O-beta-D-glucoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ilexgenin A
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Ilexsaponin A1
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Ursolic acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
beta-sitosterol 3-O-beta-D-glucoside
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica