Illigera luzonensis
Illigera luzonenensis, commonly known as a climbing shrub native to the Philippines, is a significant medicinal plant in traditional ethnobotany. Often utilized for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species holds immense potential in pharmacology. Research into its bioactive compounds continues to uncover its role in treating various health ailments.
- Scientific name: Illigera luzonensis
- Family: Hernandiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Laurales, it is further organized into the family Hernandiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Illigera, specifically the species Illigera luzonenensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Hernandiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Illigera | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several regions in East and Southeast Asia. Within Eastern Asia, its distribution includes the Nansei-shoto islands. It is also found naturally across the territory of Taiwan. Moving into the Malesia region, the species is documented in the Philippines. Together, these locations define the native habitat of Illigera luzonenis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Activities
Illigera luzonensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |