Ilex hylonoma
Ilex hyonoma, commonly known as the mountain holly, is a remarkable medicinal plant indigenous to specific subtropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to address various ailments. Exploring its pharmacological properties offers promising insights into developing new natural therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Ilex hylonoma
- Family: Aquifoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Aquifoliales and the family Aquifoliaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 range within the country of China. Its presence is primarily documented in the South-Central regions of the nation. Additionally, the species can be found spreading throughout the Southeast part of China. These distinct areas define the natural habitat where the plant thrives. Consequently, its distribution is concentrated within these specific southern and central provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ilex hylonoma has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include maslinic acid, oleanolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| maslinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |