Myrica rubra
Myrica rubra, commonly known as red bayberry, is a versatile evergreen shrub prized for its nutrient-dense, crimson fruits. Beyond its culinary appeal, this plant holds significant medicinal value in traditional practices, offering potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties that support digestive health and overall wellness in various cultures.
- Scientific name: Myrica rubra
- Family: Myricaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Fagales and the family Myrricaceae. Ultimately, the species is identified within the genus Myrica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fagales | WCVP |
| Family | Myricaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Myrica | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical presence across several key regions of East Asia. Within China, it can be found growing in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its distribution extends beyond the Chinese mainland into neighboring territories. Specifically, it is documented as part of the natural flora in Japan. Finally, the species is also located within the Korean Peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Ogasawara-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Marianas | WCVP |
Chemicals
Myrica rubra has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include myricetin, myricanol, myricitrin, Dihydromyricetin, Myricanol.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| myricanol | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| myricitrin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dihydromyricetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Myricanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Myricanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Myricetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isomyricanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricanol 11-sulfate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Myrica rubra has 8 reported activities identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Myrica rubra has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include allergens, bacterial infection, cancer, central nervous system diseases, circadian rhythm disorders.
- Total uses
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| allergens | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| central nervous system diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| circadian rhythm disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive decline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperpigmentation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lymphoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |