Abeliophyllum distichum
Abeliophyllum distichum, commonly known as the Two-leaf Abel, is a medicinal shrub valued in traditional herbal medicine. Primarily found in East Asia, it is highly regarded for its potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Often used to treat skin ailments and fevers, this plant remains a significant subject of ethnobotanical research.
- Scientific name: Abeliophyllum distichum
- Family: Oleaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cornoside, salidroside.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cornoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salidroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |