Sarcococca coriacea
Sarcococca coriacea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Sarcococca coriacea, scientifically known as Sarcococca coriacea, is a versatile evergreen shrub prized for its glossy foliage and intense fragrance. Often used in traditional medicine and ornamental landscaping, this resilient plant thrives in shaded environments, offering unique therapeutic potential and aesthetic beauty to any botanical collection or garden.
- Family
- Buxaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Sarcococca coriaceaSynonyms
- Sarcococca brevifolia
- Sarcococca zeylanica var. brevifolia
- Sarcococca pruniformis var. brevifolia
- Sarcococca saligna var. latifolia
- Buxus cariacea
- Sarcococca saligna var. coriacea
- Sarcococca pruniformis var. latifolia
- Sarcococca saligna var. densiflora
- Sarcococca saligna var. brevifolia
- Pachysandra coriacea
- Sarcococca pruniformis
- Sarcococca trinervia
- Sarcococca vagans
- Sarcococca tonkinensis
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Buxales and the family Buxaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Sarcococca.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Buxales |
| Family | Buxaceae |
| Genus | Sarcococca |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is well-documented in India, Nepal, and the Assam region. It can also be found inhabiting the specific ecological zones of the East Himalaya. Additionally, the species extends its range into the South-Central parts of China. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive across different subtropical environments.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Sarcococca coriacea is characterized by its distinct growth form and structural composition. This plant presents as a woody shrub, exhibiting a firm and durable architecture. In terms of its climbing habits, it is classified as a self-supporting liana and vine, functioning as a facultative rather than an obligatory climber, which allows it to maintain its structure through its own woody development.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Sarcococca coriacea has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of natural products
Root
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Chemicals
Sarcococca coriacea has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Nepapakistamine A, (-)-vaganine D, Sarcovagine D, sarcovagine C.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-Nepapakistamine A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-vaganine D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sarcovagine D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sarcovagine C | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(+)-Nepapakistamine A
- Journal of natural products
(-)-vaganine D
- Journal of natural products
Sarcovagine D
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
sarcovagine C
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Preparations
Sarcococca coriacea has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Sarcococca coriacea extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Sarcococca coriacea extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Sarcococca coriacea extract
- Steroids