Sarcococca saligna
Sarcococca saliigna, commonly known as the wild cherry or coastal shrub, is a resilient medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive properties, it is traditionally used in various folk remedies to treat inflammation and skin ailments, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Sarcococca saligna
- Family: Buxaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Buxales, it is classified under the family Buxaceae. Ultimately, its scientific identity is defined by the genus Sarcococca, specifically the species Sarcococca saliigna.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Buxales | WCVP |
| Family | Buxaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sarcococca | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Sarcococca saligna, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is referred to as 柳状野扇花, 柳叶野扇花, 柳狀野扇花, or 柳状野扇花 across different linguistic conventions such as zh, zh-tw, and zh-cn. Additionally, in Arabic, it is identified as سركوك صفصافي الورق.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 柳状野扇花 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 柳狀野扇花 | Wikidata |
| ar | سركوك صفصافي الورق | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 柳状野扇花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 柳叶野扇花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be specifically found growing within the Tibet region. Its presence extends to Eastern Asia, where it is documented in Taiwan. Within the Indian Subcontinent, the species is native to Assam, Nepal, and Pakistan. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in varied subtropical and mountainous environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sarcococca saligna, possesses distinct morphological features across its various structures that contribute to its overall growth and medicinal potential. The stems are typically slender and woody, providing the necessary structural support for the evergreen shrub to maintain its upright form. Below the surface, the roots form a robust anchoring system that absorbs essential nutrients and moisture from the soil to sustain the plant's vitality. Above ground, the leaves are dark green, leathery, and lanceolate in shape, serving as the primary sites for photosynthesis and the production of bioactive compounds.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sarcococca saligna has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include salonine C.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| salonine C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sarcococca saligna has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sarcococca saligna has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include colon cancer, tumors, ulcers, wounds.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumors | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |