Buddleja crispa
Buddleja crispa, commonly known as the crisp-leaved butterfly bush, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to East Asia. Renowned for its striking, fragrant blooms, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and respiratory issues, offering a rich profile of bioactive phytochemical compounds.
- Scientific name: Buddleja crispa
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is a member of the family Scrophulariaceae. Specifically, Buddleja crispa is identified by the genus Buddleja.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Buddleja | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Buddleja crispa, is referred to by various names across different linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is commonly called 皱叶醉鱼草, a name that is consistently used in the zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn language codes. Interestingly, in the Azerbaijani language, the plant is documented under the names Buddlejia acosmia and Buddlejia agathosma.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 皱叶醉鱼草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 皱叶醉鱼草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 皱叶醉鱼草 | Wikidata |
| az | Buddleja acosma | Wikidata |
| az | Buddleja agathosma | Wikidata |
| az | Buddleja agathosma var. glandulifera | Wikidata |
| az | Buddleja caryopteridifolia | Wikidata |
| az | Buddleja caryopteridifolia var. eremophila | Wikidata |
| az | Buddleja caryopteridifolia var. lanuginosa | Wikidata |
| az | Buddleja crispa var. farreri | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of Asia. In Western Asia, its range includes the countries of Afghanistan and Iran. Within China, it is found across the South-Central and North-Central regions. Additionally, the species extends into the high-altitude areas of Tibet. These diverse locations highlight its presence in both Middle Eastern and East Asian landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the butterfly bush or Buddleja crispa, is utilized in traditional medicine primarily through the use of the whole plant. Every part of the organism, from its fragrant terminal panicles and lanceolate leaves to its woody stems and root system, contains a complex array of bioactive compounds that contribute to its therapeutic properties. In various folk medicine practices, the entire herb is often decocted or prepared as a tincture to harness its full medicinal potential, making the whole plant a versatile resource for treating various ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Buddleja crispa has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,4-dihydroxybenzoylaucubin, Compound 2, agnuside, buddlejoside A, buddlejoside B.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,4-dihydroxybenzoylaucubin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| agnuside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| buddlejoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| buddlejoside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Buddleja crispa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |