pubescent holly
Ilex pubescens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (33 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Pubescent holly, scientifically known as Ilex pubescens, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to Europe and Western Asia. Renowned for its glossy, serrated leaves and vibrant red berries, this plant holds significant botanical interest. Traditionally, its various parts have been explored for diverse medicinal properties and decorative landscaping uses.
- Family
- Aquifoliaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Pubescent Holly · Downy Holly
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Common Names
- pubescent holly
- Downy Holly
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Behaarte Stechpalme
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ilex pubescensTaxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Aquifoliales, falling within the family Aquifoliaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is established 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 specific geographical distribution across several key regions in East Asia. Within mainland China, it is primarily found throughout the South-Central territories. Its presence also extends to the Southeast regions of the country. Additionally, the species can be located on the island of Hainan. Finally, its range reaches into Eastern Asia, specifically inhabiting Taiwan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ilex pubescence, utilizes its various structures for survival, but in the context of traditional medicinal applications, the focus often lies on its underground systems. The root of the plant serves as a vital anchor and nutrient absorber, while the roots as a whole provide the necessary biological foundation for the shrub's growth in its natural habitat.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ilex pubescens has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ilexsaponin A1, (+)-Medioresinol di-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, (-)-Olivil-4'-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, Flavonoids, Glycosides.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ilexsaponin A1 | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-Medioresinol di-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Olivil-4'-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glycosides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hexadecanoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hyperoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ilexgenin A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ilexoside O | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ilexsaponin B1 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ilexsaponin A1
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
(+)-Medioresinol di-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
(-)-Olivil-4'-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Flavonoids
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Glycosides
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Hexadecanoic acid
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Hyperoside
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Ilexgenin A
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
Ilexoside O
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
Ilexsaponin B1
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
Activities
Ilex pubescens has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidepressant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antidepressant | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ilex pubescens has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cardiovascular diseases, stroke, burn, depression, hemiplegia.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cardiovascular diseases | Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stroke | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| burn | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemiplegia | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peripheral vascular diseases | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thromboangiitis obliterans | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| IleX pubescens extract | Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| petroleum extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| petroleum-soluble fraction of the acidic hydrolysate of the water extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |