Ternstroemia gymnanthera
Ternstroemia gymnanthera · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (71 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Ternstroemia gymnanthema, scientifically known as Ternstroemia gymnanthema, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Found primarily in East Asia, its leaves and bark contain bioactive compounds with potential therapeutic benefits. Research explores its properties for treating various ailments, highlighting its importance in ethnobotany and pharmacology.
- Family
- Pentaphylacaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Callus Tissues
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Hoferia Japonica · Cleyera Gymnanthera · 11 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ternstroemia gymnantheraSynonyms
- Hoferia japonica
- Cleyera gymnanthera
- Ternstroemia japonica var. parvifolia
- Ternstroemia denticulata
- Cleyera wightii
- Ternstroemia pseudomicrophylla
- Ternstroemia parvifolia
- Ternstroemia aneura
- Ternstroemia gymnanthera var. wightii
- Ternstroemia japonica var. wightii
- Ternstroemia japonica var. denticulata
- Ternstroemia japonica f. hermaphrodita
- Ternstroemia wightii
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales, it falls under the family Pentaphylacaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Ternstroemia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Pentaphylacaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ternstroemia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. Within China, its presence is specifically noted in the South-Central and Southeast areas. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the state of Assam. The species also inhabits the territory of Bangladesh. Additionally, its range extends into the mountainous regions of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ternstroemia gymnanthema, is often studied in biotechnological contexts where researchers utilize its cellular potential to produce bioactive compounds. While the whole plant contains various functional organs, significant scientific interest focuses on the cultivation of callus tissues derived from its explants. These unorganized masses of cells serve as a vital tool in plant tissue culture, allowing for the efficient production of secondary metabolites and the study of the plant's physiological properties in a controlled laboratory environment.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| callus tissues | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ternstroemia gymnanthera has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include OLEANOLIC ACID, Phytosterols, betulinic acid, triterpenoids.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| OLEANOLIC ACID | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytosterols | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ternstroemia gymnanthera has 66 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, AntiPGE2, AntiTGF-beta.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiPGE2 | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiTGF-beta | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiallergic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiarrhythmic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| callus tissues | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |