Bupleurum fruticosum
Shrubby hare's ear
Bupleurum fruticosum, commonly known as thorny bupleurum, is a perennial medicinal herb native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, it contains bioactive compounds like saikosaponins. These constituents offer potent anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and immunomodulatory properties, making it a vital plant for addressing various inflammatory and liver-related conditions.
- Scientific name: Bupleurum fruticosum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Bupleurum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bupleurum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Bupleurum fruticosum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Catalan, it is called matabou, while in German, it is known as Strauchiges Hasenohr. It is identified as pensasjänönputki in Finnish, and in Welsh, it goes by the name Llwyn paladr trwyddo. Additionally, in Welsh (Cymraeg) context, it is sometimes linked to the name Llwyn paladr trwyddo, and in Arabic, it is referred to as دبيق شجيري.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ca | matabou | Wikidata |
| de | Strauchiges Hasenohr | Wikidata |
| fi | pensasjänönputki | Wikidata |
| cy | Llwyn paladr trwyddo | Wikidata |
| ar | دبيق شجيري | Wikidata |
| nb | Buskhareøre | Wikidata |
| arz | دبيق شجيرى | Wikidata |
| et | põõsas-jänesekõrv | Wikidata |
| zh | 灌木柴胡 | Wikidata |
| ast | Amargaza | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a varied geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species is found growing in Germany. Its range extends into Southwestern Europe, where it inhabits the island of Corse. Finally, the plant is also established in the Southwestern European territories of France and Portugal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Bupleurum fruticosum, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties, which are concentrated in its roots. These roots serve as the essential component used in traditional therapeutic applications, often processed to extract active compounds believed to support various health functions. While the aerial parts of the plant contribute to its overall biological lifecycle, it is the underground root system that remains the most significant part for pharmacological use.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Bupleurum fruticosum has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5,7-dihydroxy-6-methoxy-8-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)coumarin, 7-(2-hydroxy-3-methyl-3-butenyloxy)-6-methoxycoumarin, TNF-alpha, aesculetin, buddlejasaponin IV.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5,7-dihydroxy-6-methoxy-8-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-(2-hydroxy-3-methyl-3-butenyloxy)-6-methoxycoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TNF-alpha | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aesculetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| buddlejasaponin IV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| capensin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fraxetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malonylbuddlejasaponin IV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prenyletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scoparone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Bupleurum fruticosum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bupleurum fruticosum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include TNF-alpha.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| TNF-alpha | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |