Miliusa balansae
Miliusa balansae, commonly known as a rare medicinal shrub, belongs to the Annonaceae family. Native to specific tropical forest regions, this botanical species is valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Researchers study its bioactive compounds, exploring potential therapeutic applications in traditional medicine and modern pharmacological developments for various ailments.
- Scientific name: Miliusa balansae
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Miliusa balansae, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Annonaceae and falls under the genus Miliusa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Miliusa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Miliusa balansae, is known by several regional common names depending on the linguistic context. In Mandarin Chinese, it is referred to as 野独活 (zh), which is specifically written as 野独活 in mainland China (zh-cn) and as 野獨活 in Taiwan (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 野独活 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 野独活 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 野獨活 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found inhabiting the South-Central areas. Its presence is also documented on the tropical island of Hainan. Furthermore, the species extends into the Southeast regions of the Chinese mainland. Finally, its geographical range reaches into the Indo-China peninsula, specifically within Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Miliusa balansae, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the leaves, stems, and flowers, contain the specific bioactive compounds required for therapeutic applications. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the plant's medicinal properties without disturbing the root system, allowing for a more sustainable method of collection.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Miliusa balansae has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chrysosplenol C, chrysosplenol C, pachypodol, rhamnetin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysosplenol C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysosplenol C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pachypodol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhamnetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Miliusa balansae 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Miliusa balansae has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include SARS-CoV-2, Zika virus.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| SARS-CoV-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zika virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |