Randia nitida
Randia nitida · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Randia nitida, scientifically known as Randia nitida, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to the Americas. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant has been traditionally used to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential in modern ethnobotanical and pharmacological research.
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf · Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Basanacantha Spinosa Var. Pubescens · Randia Armata Var. Pubescens · 14 more
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- Petit coco
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Randia nitidaSynonyms
- Basanacantha spinosa var. pubescens
- Randia armata var. pubescens
- Basanacantha humboldtiana
- Randia humboldtiana
- Solena humboldtiana
- Mussaenda nitida
- Rondeletia spinescens
- Gardenia fagifolia
- Gardenia humboldtiana
- Basanacantha spinosa var. nitida
- Randia spinosa var. pubescens
- Basanacantha spinosa var. paraguariensis
- Basanacantha spinosa var. guatemalensis
- Basanacantha erythropoda
- Mussaenda humboldtiana
- Solena nitida
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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Randia nitiida, is characterized by several distinct morphological features that are often utilized in traditional medicine. The aerial parts of the species serve as the primary focus for collection, encompassing the visible structures above the ground. The stem provides the structural framework for the shrub, supporting the growth of the foliage. Attached to these branches are the leaves, which are typically arranged in an opposite pattern. Each individual leaf exhibits specific textures and shapes that are diagnostic for identifying the species within its natural habitat.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Randia nitida has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Terpenoids, ANTHOCYANIN, Saponins, Terpenes.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ANTHOCYANIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
- International journal of molecular sciences
- Physiologia plantarum
Terpenoids
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
- Physiologia plantarum
ANTHOCYANIN
- Physiologia plantarum
Saponins
- International journal of molecular sciences
Terpenes
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Randia nitida has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| a tea substitute | Physiologia plantarum (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracts | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydrophilic fractions of aerial parts | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |