Buddleja officinalis
Buddleja officinalis, commonly known as the official butterfly bush, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it exhibits significant antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. This plant serves as a vital resource in ethnobotany, offering therapeutic potential for treating various systemic ailments.
- Scientific name: Buddleja officinalis
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Buddleja officinalis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Scrophulariaceae and 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 officinalis, is recognized by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is most frequently referred to as 密蒙花 (mìménghuā), a name used consistently across the zh, zh-cn, zh-tw, and zh-hans language codes. Additionally, it is sometimes referred to by the name 羊耳朵 (yáng ěrduǒ) in certain Chinese contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 密蒙花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 密蒙花 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 密蒙花 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 密蒙花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 羊耳朵 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄饭花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小锦花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蒙花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 染饭花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 疙瘩皮树花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central provinces to the North-Central territories. Its presence is also noted throughout the Southeast regions of China and the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Beyond the Chinese borders, the species extends into the Indo-China region. Specifically, its geographical range includes the country of Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Buddleja officinalis, is characterized by its distinctive morphological structures that contribute to its medicinal profile. The development begins with the tightly packed flower buds, which eventually give rise to dense, elongated inflorescences that serve as the primary reproductive clusters. Within these clusters, each individual flower displays intricate floral parts, including petals and reproductive organs, that are essential for pollination. Complementing these reproductive structures are the large, textured leaves, which provide the necessary surface area for photosynthesis and often contain the bioactive compounds sought for therapeutic use.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flower buds | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflorescences | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| floral parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Buddleja officinalis has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include echinacoside, verbascoside, Luteolin, acacetin, angoroside A.
- Total chemicals
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| echinacoside | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| verbascoside | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acacetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| angoroside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| campneoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crocetin monogentibiosyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| delta-amyrone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Buddleja officinalis has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Buddleja officinalis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dry eye disease, wound healing.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dry eye disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |