Wikstroemia retusa
Wikstroemia retusa, commonly known as the Wikstromia plant, is a significant medicinal shrub native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments and inflammation. Scientific research continues to explore its potential therapeutic properties for modern pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Wikstroemia retusa
- Family: Thymelaeaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Malvales, it is further categorized into the family Thymelaeaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Wikstroemia, specifically as the species Wikstroemia retusa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Wikstroemia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a distinct geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within Eastern Asia, it can be found specifically in the Nansei-shoto islands. The species is also documented to grow naturally throughout Taiwan. Moving into the Malesia region, the plant extends its range to the Philippines. Consequently, its habitat spans a diverse stretch of island territories across the eastern and southern parts of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Chemicals
Wikstroemia retusa has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gnidimacrin, oleodaphnal, stelleralide A, wikstroelide A.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gnidimacrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleodaphnal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stelleralide A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wikstroelide A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Wikstroemia retusa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |