Ilex pernyi
Ilex pernyi, commonly known as the Perny holly, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to East Asia. Highly valued in traditional medicine, its leaves and fruits possess potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This medicinal plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in supporting cardiovascular health and managing oxidative stress.
- Scientific name: Ilex pernyi
- 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. Within the order Aquifoliales and the family Aquifoliaceae, it is classified under 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 broad geographical distribution across several key regions of China. It is commonly found throughout the South-Central parts of the country. Additionally, its presence extends into the North-Central provinces of the nation. The species is also distributed across the Southeast region of China. Finally, its habitat includes the high-altitude areas of Tibet.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ilex pernyi has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+) -syringaresinol-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, alpha-amyrin, amarantholidoside IV, isoquercitrin, kaempferol-3-O-sambubioside.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+) -syringaresinol-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-amyrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amarantholidoside IV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoquercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-O-sambubioside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pomolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-3-O-sambubioside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uvaol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |