Buddleja saligna
Witolien
Buddleja saligna, commonly known as the willow-leaved butterfly bush, is a versatile evergreen shrub valued for its medicinal properties. Native to various subtropical regions, it is traditionally used in herbal remedies to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, showcasing its significant role in ethnobotanical healing practices.
- Scientific name: Buddleja saligna
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is further categorized under the family Scrophulariaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Buddleja, specifically as the species Buddleja saligna.
| 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, Buddleja saligna, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Afrikaans, it is referred to as Witolienhout, while in Spanish, it is identified through various names such as Chilianthus oleaceus, Semnos paniculata, Chilianthus arboreus, and Nuxia saligna.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| af | Witolienhout | Wikidata |
| es | Chilianthus oleaceus | Wikidata |
| es | Semnos paniculata | Wikidata |
| es | Chilianthus arboreus | Wikidata |
| es | Nuxia saligna | Wikidata |
| es | Scoparia arborea | Wikidata |
| es | Buddleja salicifolia | Wikidata |
| en | Witolien | Wikidata |
| en | False olive | Wikidata |
| ig | Witolien | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout several key regions of Southern Africa. It can be found growing within the Cape Provinces and the KwaZulu-Natal region. Additionally, its presence is noted in the Free State and the Northern Provinces. Beyond these areas, the species also extends into South Tropical Africa, specifically in Zimbabwe. Together, these locations define the diverse geographical range of Buddleja saligna.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Buddleja saligna, exhibits distinct morphological features across its various structural components used in traditional applications. The leaves are typically lanceolate or oblong in shape, providing a lush green surface area essential for the plant's vitality. Supporting these leaves are the sturdy stems, which form the structural framework of the shrub. The woody stem serves as the primary conduit for transporting nutrients and water throughout the organism, while the younger, more flexible stems facilitate new growth and branching patterns.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Buddleja saligna has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulone, betulonic acid, flavonols, oleanolic acid, oleanolic acid-3-acetate.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid-3-acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spinasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Buddleja saligna has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Buddleja saligna has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, angiogenesis, antidiabetic, cell proliferation.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| angiogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cell proliferation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |