Ilex pubescens
Ilex pubescens, commonly known as the pubescent holly, is a versatile evergreen shrub prized for its medicinal and ornamental qualities. Renowned for its antioxidant-rich berries, it has been traditionally utilized in folk medicine to support immune health, reduce inflammation, and promote overall vitality through its potent bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Ilex pubescens
- Family: Aquifoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ilex pubescens, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is known as 毛冬青 (zh), 密毛冬青 (zh), and 毛冬青 (zh-cn/zh-hans), while in Taiwan, it is specifically called 密毛假黃楊 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 毛冬青 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 密毛假黃楊 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 毛冬青 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 毛冬青 | Wikidata |
| zh | 密毛冬青 | Wikidata |
| zh | 茶叶冬青 | Wikidata |
| zh | 密毛假黄杨 | Wikidata |
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.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ilex pubescens has 20 reported phytochemicals identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-medioresinol di-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, (-)-olivil-4'-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, Ilexsaponin A1, flavonoids, glycosides.
- Total chemicals
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-medioresinol di-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-olivil-4'-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ilexsaponin A1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexadecanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ilexgenin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ilexoside O | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ilexsaponin A1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ilex pubescens has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidepressant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ilex pubescens has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cardiovascular diseases, stroke, burn, depression, hemiplegia.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardiovascular diseases | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stroke | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| burn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemiplegia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peripheral vascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thromboangiitis obliterans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |