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Wikstroemia retusa

Wikstroemia retusa · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Wikstroemia retusa, scientifically known as Wikstroemia retusa, is a significant medicinal shrub found in various tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments. Research continues to explore its potential pharmacological properties and therapeutic applications in modern medicine.

Family
Thymelaeaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Daphne Grayana · Wikstroemia Obovata

Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Laplacea retusa

French:

  • Laplacea retusa

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Wikstroemia retusa

Synonyms

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 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gnidimacrin, Oleodaphnal, Stelleralide A, wikstroelide A.

Chemicals reported in Wikstroemia retusa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Gnidimacrin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Oleodaphnal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Stelleralide A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
wikstroelide A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Gnidimacrin

  1. Journal of medicinal chemistry

Oleodaphnal

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Stelleralide A

  1. Journal of medicinal chemistry

wikstroelide A

  1. Journal of medicinal chemistry

Medicinal Uses

Wikstroemia retusa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
breast cancer Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆