Ilex latifolia
Ilex latifolia, commonly known as the broad-leaved holly, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to subtropical regions. Renowned for its medicinal properties, this plant is utilized in traditional practices to address various ailments. Its antioxidant-rich leaves and berries offer significant therapeutic potential in modern herbal pharmacology and wellness.
- Scientific name: Ilex latifolia
- Family: Aquifoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Aquifoliales, falling into the family Aquifoliaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 range across various parts of East Asia. Within the country of China, its presence is noted in the South-Central regions. It is also found throughout the Southeast portions of China. Beyond the Chinese mainland, the species extends its reach into Eastern Asia. Specifically, this medicinal plant can be located in Japan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ilex latifolia has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,5-diCQA, cyanidin, flavonoids, glycosides, triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,5-diCQA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyanidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ilex latifolia has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antioxidant, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ilex latifolia has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include headaches, hepatic steatosis, obesity.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| headaches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatic steatosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |