Cotoneaster lindleyi
Cotoneaster lindleyi, commonly known as Lindley's Cotoneaster, is a resilient evergreen shrub prized for its ornamental beauty. While primarily valued in landscaping for its dense foliage and vibrant berries, it holds traditional significance in various herbal practices, offering potential therapeutic benefits through its unique phytochemical properties and antioxidant qualities.
- Scientific name: Cotoneaster lindleyi
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Cotoneaster, specifically as the species Cotoneaster lindleyi.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cotoneaster | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Coteneaster lindleyi, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is frequently referred to as Lindley's cotoneaster, while in Chinese, it is known as 林氏鸡掌草 (Lín shì jī zhǎng cǎo).| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing within specific local habitats. Its range extends into Western Asia, where it is notably present in Iran. Within the Indian Subcontinent, the species is established in the territory of Pakistan. Additionally, it is widely distributed across the West Himalaya region of the Indian Subcontinent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | WCVP | |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cotoneaster lindleyi, is notable for its unique medicinal properties derived from its biological processes rather than traditional structural organs. While it possesses standard botanical features such as woody stems, serrated leaves, and small flowers, its most distinctive contribution to traditional medicine is the production of a manna extract. This substance is a sweet, exudative secretion that gathers on the bark, serving as a concentrated source of therapeutic compounds used in various traditional healing practices.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| manna extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cotoneaster lindleyi has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |