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.

Family
Oleaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
White Forsythia · White-Forsythia · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Abeliophyllum Distichum F. Lilacinum · Abeliophyllum Distichum F. Albiflorum · 3 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Abeliophyllum

French:

  • Forsythia blanc

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Abeliophyllum distichum

Synonyms

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.

Chemicals reported in Abeliophyllum distichum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Cornoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Salidroside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cornoside

  1. Planta

Salidroside

  1. Planta