Nuxia verticillata
Nuxia verticillata, commonly known as the Chinese Nuxia, is a significant medicinal herb in traditional practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, fever, and respiratory ailments. This plant remains a vital subject in pharmacological research for developing new therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Nuxia verticillata
- Family: Stilbaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Stilbaceae and is identified by the genus Nuxia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Stilbaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nuxia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Nuxia verticillata, is recognized by various local names depending on the region, including the French common name bois maigre.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | bois maigre | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution localized within the Western Indian Ocean. Its presence can be documented on the island nation of Mauritius. Additionally, the species is found inhabiting the territory of Réunion. These locations represent its primary known habitats within this oceanic region. Consequently, its range is quite restricted to these particular islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nuxia verticillata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, gallic acid, kaempferol, mangiferin, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mangiferin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Nuxia verticillata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Nuxia verticillata has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, inflammation, metabolic diseases, oxidative stress, wounds.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metabolic diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |