Randia nitida
Randia nitiida, commonly known as Gardenia or Coffeeberry, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its fragrant blossoms, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat various ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer significant therapeutic potential, particularly for supporting digestive health and reducing inflammation.
- Scientific name: Randia nitida
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales. Ultimately, Randia nitida is a member of the family Rubiaceae within the genus Randia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Randia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct tropical regions. Within the Caribbean, its range includes the Windward Islands. Moving to Northern South America, it can be found growing in both Guyana and Venezuela. The species also extends into Western South America, specifically throughout Colombia. Finally, its distribution reaches as far south as Bolivia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Windward Is. | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Activities
Randia nitida has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |