Ilex intermedia
Ilex intermedia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Ilex intermedia, scientifically known as Ilex intermedia, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to subtropical regions. Renowned for its glossy foliage and decorative berries, it serves both ornamental and medicinal purposes. Traditionally, its extracts have been explored for their antioxidant properties and potential therapeutic benefits in holistic wellness.
- Family
- Aquifoliaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ilex Intermedia Var. Fangii · Ilex Fangii · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ilex intermediaSynonyms
- Ilex intermedia var. fangii
- Ilex fangii
- Ilex latifolia var. fangii
- Ilex dunniana
- Ilex chieniana
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Aquifoliales, falling into the family Aquifoliaceae. Ultimately, the medicinal species is identified by the genus Ilex.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Aquifoliales |
| Family | Aquifoliaceae |
| Genus | Ilex |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within the country of China. Its geographical range is primarily concentrated in the South-Central part of the nation. Additionally, the species can be found growing throughout China Southeast. These particular areas provide the necessary environmental conditions for its natural occurrence. Consequently, the distribution of Ilex intermedia is limited to these distinct East Asian territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Ilex intermedia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ilexdunnoside A, Ilexdunnoside B.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ilexdunnoside A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ilexdunnoside B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ilexdunnoside A
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Ilexdunnoside B
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)