Asian bayberry
Nageia nagi · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Asian bayberry, scientifically known as Nageia nagi, is a versatile evergreen tree native to East Asia. Renowned for its edible, antioxidant-rich fruits, it holds significant value in traditional medicine. This resilient species is frequently utilized for its therapeutic properties, offering various health benefits through its unique botanical compositions.
- Family
- Podocarpaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Asian Bayberry · Kaphal
- Scientific synonyms
- Agathis Veitchii · Podocarpus Nagi Var. Angustifolius · 28 more
Names
Common Names
- Asian bayberry
- kaphal
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Podocarpus nagi
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Nageia nagiSynonyms
- Agathis veitchii
- Podocarpus nagi var. angustifolius
- Podocarpus nageia var. angustifolius
- Podocarpus nageia var. rotundifolius
- Podocarpus nagi var. rotundifolius
- Dammara veitchii
- Podocarpus nagi var. caesius
- Nageia grandifolia
- Podocarpus nagi var. koshuensis
- Podocarpus formosensis var. koshuensis
- Podocarpus nankoensis
- Podocarpus nagi var. ovatus
- Podocarpus formosensis
- Podocarpus koshunensis
- Nageia caesia
- Morella nagi
- Nageia nankoensis
- Nageia ovata
- Nageia nagi var. koshuensis
- Nageia nagi var. formosensis
- Nageia cuspidata
- Nageia formosensis
- Podocarpus caesius
- Podocarpus cuspidatus
- Podocarpus ovatus
- Podocarpus nagi
- Podocarpus grandifolius
- Decussocarpus nagi
- Decussocarpus nagi var. formosensis
- Myrica nagi
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Pinidae and the order Pinales, falling into the family Podocarpaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Nageia and the species Nageia nagi.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Podocarpaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nageia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several key regions of Eastern Asia. In China, its presence is noted specifically in Hainan as well as throughout China Southeast. The species is also commonly found in Japan, spanning various parts of the archipelago. Furthermore, it can be located within the Korean peninsula. Finally, its range extends to the Nansei-shoto islands, rounding out its geographical footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nageia nagi has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 19-HYDROXYTOTAROL, Myricanol, Nagilactoside C, Nagilactoside D, Nagilactoside E.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 19-HYDROXYTOTAROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Myricanol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nagilactoside C | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nagilactoside D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nagilactoside E | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SUGIOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Totaradiol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Totarol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| totaral | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
19-HYDROXYTOTAROL
- Planta medica
Myricanol
- Frontiers in microbiology
Nagilactoside C
- Phytochemistry
Nagilactoside D
- Phytochemistry
Nagilactoside E
- Phytochemistry
SUGIOL
- Planta medica
Totaradiol
- Planta medica
Totarol
- Planta medica
totaral
- Planta medica
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| acetone | Pharmacology & toxicology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |