White Forsythia
Abeliophyllum distichum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
White Forsythia, scientifically known as Abeliophyllum distichum, is a versatile medicinal shrub highly valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it is frequently used to treat respiratory ailments, skin infections, and fever. This resilient plant offers significant therapeutic potential in modern herbal pharmacology.
Names
Common Names
- White Forsythia
- white-forsythia
- Korean abelialeaf
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Abeliophyllum
French:
- Forsythia blanc
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Abeliophyllum distichumSynonyms
- Abeliophyllum distichum f. lilacinum
- Abeliophyllum distichum f. albiflorum
- Abeliophyllum distichum f. eburneum
- Abeliophyllum distichum var. obtusicarpum
- Abeliophyllum distichum f. viridicalycinum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Oleaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Abeliophyllum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Oleaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Abeliophyllum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the region of Eastern Asia. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the wild throughout Korea. This localized distribution suggests that the plant is endemic to these particular environmental conditions. Consequently, its occurrence is restricted to this single major geographic area.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Abeliophyllum distichum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cornoside, Salidroside.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cornoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salidroside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cornoside
- Planta
Salidroside
- Planta