Myrsine seguinii
Myrsine seguinii, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in traditional practices, holds immense pharmacological potential. Native to specific subtropical regions, this plant is valued for its bioactive compounds. Research suggests its extracts possess antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, offering promising applications in developing natural therapeutic agents for various ailments.
- Scientific name: Myrsine seguinii
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Ericales, it is a member of the family Primulaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Myrsine.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Primulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Myrsine | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across various regions of East Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central provinces as well as the Southeast regions. It can also be found in the tropical environment of Hainan and the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Beyond the Chinese mainland, the species extends its range into the island nation of Japan. Together, these locations illustrate a broad geographical distribution across much of Eastern Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Myrsine seguinii has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-Geranyl-4-hydroxy-5-(3'-methyl-2'-butenyl)benzoic acid, alangionoside J, ampelopsisionoside, linarionoside A, nitric oxide.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Geranyl-4-hydroxy-5-(3'-methyl-2'-butenyl)benzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alangionoside J | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ampelopsisionoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linarionoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nitric oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Myrsine seguinii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, peritonitis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peritonitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |