Styrax agrestis
Styrax agrestis, commonly known as a vital medicinal shrub, is highly valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Understanding its botanical characteristics is essential for exploring its diverse pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Styrax agrestis
- Family: Styracaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ericales, it is classified under the family Styracaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Styrax.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Styracaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Styrax | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Styrax agrestis, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is known as 喙果安息香, a name that is consistently used across various regional standards, including zh, zh-cn, and zh-tw. Additionally, it is also referred to by the name 南粤野茉莉 in Chinese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 喙果安息香 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 喙果安息香 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 喙果安息香 | Wikidata |
| zh | 南粤野茉莉 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Styrax agrestis, exhibits a specific and limited range within Southeast Asia. Its geographical presence is primarily concentrated within the Indo-China region. Specifically, this medicinal species can be found growing in the natural habitats of Laos. Additionally, its distribution extends into the various landscapes of Vietnam. Consequently, its known wild occurrence is restricted to these two particular countries.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Styrax agrestis, utilizes its fruits as a key component in its biological structure and potential medicinal applications. These fruits serve as the reproductive vessels of the species, containing the essential seeds necessary for the plant's propagation and survival within its natural habitat. In many botanical studies involving the Styrax genus, the chemical constituents found within the fruits are often investigated for their unique bioactive properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Styrax agrestis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-demethoxyegonol oleate, egonol-9(Z),12(Z) linoleate.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 7-demethoxyegonol oleate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| egonol-9(Z),12(Z) linoleate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |