Ilex hainanensis
Ilex hainanenensis, commonly known as the Hainan holly, is a rare evergreen shrub native to the tropical forests of southern China. While less documented in modern pharmacology than other species, this botanical treasure holds significant potential for traditional medicine, offering unique phytochemical properties for future therapeutic research and development.
- Scientific name: Ilex hainanensis
- Family: Aquifoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 |
Chemicals
Ilex hainanensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-sitosterol-3-O-beta-D-glucoside, ilexgenin A, ilexsaponin A1, ursolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-sitosterol-3-O-beta-D-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ilexgenin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ilexsaponin A1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |