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Perny's holly

Ilex pernyi · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Perny's holly, scientifically known as Ilex pernyi, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to East Asia. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional practices to support cardiovascular health and reduce inflammation. This resilient evergreen offers unique bioactive compounds, making it a subject of growing pharmacological interest.

Family
Aquifoliaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Perny'S Holly · Perny Holly
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • rautenblättrige Stechpalme

French:

  • houx de Perny

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ilex pernyi

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

Plant Parts

This plant, Ilex pernyi, is a medicinal species where the leaf serves as the primary part utilized for its therapeutic properties. The leaves are typically characterized by their shape and texture, housing various bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's traditional healing applications. In medicinal preparations, these leaves are often harvested and processed to extract the specific constituents required for treatment.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Ilex pernyi has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Syringaresinol O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, Amarantholidoside IV, Isoquercitrin, Kaempferol 3-O-sambubioside, Lupeol.

Chemicals reported in Ilex pernyi
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(+)-Syringaresinol O-beta-D-glucopyranoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Amarantholidoside IV 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isoquercitrin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kaempferol 3-O-sambubioside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lupeol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pomolic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Quercetin 3-O-Sambubioside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ursolic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Uvaol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
alpha-Amyrin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(+)-Syringaresinol O-beta-D-glucopyranoside

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Amarantholidoside IV

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Isoquercitrin

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Kaempferol 3-O-sambubioside

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Lupeol

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Pomolic acid

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Quercetin 3-O-Sambubioside

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Ursolic acid

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Uvaol

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

alpha-Amyrin

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
leaf Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆